Helioscope mirror
J. Bernard & Son
Category
Technological items
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass and glass
Measurements
51 mm (Width) x 8 mm (Depth); 130 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Jermyn Street
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14491.2
Summary
Brass framed rectangular mirror with cylindrical support peg part of a helioscope. Back of mirror stamped; J. BERNARD and SON / FISHING / TACKLE MANUFACTURERS / To H. M. THE KING / 45, JERMYN ST. S. W.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
J. Bernard & Son, manufacturer