Opera glasses
Carl Zeiss AG
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal alloy, textile and plastic
Measurements
103 mm (Width); 61 mm (Length); 44 mm (Diameter)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15466
Summary
Fabric-covered opera glasses made of metal with plastic eye-pieces, central knurled knob marked in white; CARL ZEISS / JENA / Galan / 2 1/2 x / 27839.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Carl Zeiss AG