Galilean field glasses by L Petit, Paris
 Catalogue Number: 3305 Galilean field glasses by L Petit, Paris Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Telescopes, binoculars, opera glasses Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1890 Time Period: 19th C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Paris, France Publisher/Manufacturer: L Petit Description Of Item: Galilean field glasses, brass body with black enamel paint finish, leather bound barrels and sling loops. Hinged to adapt for pupillary distance, calibrated '57..63..69' to indicate PD. Bridge impressed '4 1/2 X'. Each eyepiece impressed 'L. PETIT FABT/ PARIS'. Central focussing wheel, extending ray shades. 123 x 120 x 58mm. How Acquired: Donated by Pamela Sutton Date Acquired: May 2017 Condition: Poor, leather covers split, paintwork worn Location: Archive Office. Cabinet One Drawer 15 |