brass frame, reading from 0-720 degrees on the silvered scale. Two index arms with magnifying lenses and vernier scale reading to 20 seconds, with three sun and horizon shades. In a fitted mahogany carrying case with four telescopes and bearing an ivorine plaque inscribed "This Circle belonged to the Right Honourable Sir George Cockburn, Baronet GCB. Admiral of the Fleet, Rear Admiral of the United Kingdom and Major General of Marines. Presented to Lushington Robinson, Midshipman, with the enclosed letter, February 6th 1851" (the letter does not survive). 29 x 29 x 11cm. Together with a Three Draw Brass and Mahogany Telescope by Dollond, London. 14 x 3.5cm dia.
brass frame, reading from 0-720 degrees on the silvered scale. Two index arms with magnifying lenses and vernier scale reading to 20 seconds, with three sun and horizon shades. In a fitted mahogany carrying case with four telescopes and bearing an ivorine plaque inscribed "This Circle belonged to the Right Honourable Sir George Cockburn, Baronet GCB. Admiral of the Fleet, Rear Admiral of the United Kingdom and Major General of Marines. Presented to Lushington Robinson, Midshipman, with the enclosed letter, February 6th 1851" (the letter does not survive). 29 x 29 x 11cm. Together with a Three Draw Brass and Mahogany Telescope by Dollond, London. 14 x 3.5cm dia.
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