Used by
William Banks
Artist/Maker
Spencer Browning & Rust
Telescope
1800-1835
Place madeLondon, England, Europe
Brass, wood, glass, paint
closed: 20 x 2 1/2 in. ( 50.8 x 6.4 cm )
open: 35 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 90.8 x 6.4 cm )
open: 35 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 90.8 x 6.4 cm )
Gift of James Lenox Banks
1940.474
According to the accession records, this instrument was used by William Banks (1782-1848), grandfather of the donor, on his voyages.
DescriptionHand-held telescope with brass and red-painted wood casing.Markingsengraved: on side of inner cylinder: "Spencer Browning & Rust / London / Day or Night"
ClassificationsMARITIME TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
