LIPPERSHEY SPYGLASS
Lippershey spyglass. A spyglass is a portable optical tool that can be extended according to the user’s needs. It is a type of monocular telescope: a tube with a lens at its end that increases the size of images of things located far away.
The inventor of the spyglass is believed to have been the German Hans Lippershey (1570-1619), who based himself on theoretical developments by other scientists to build the first practical telescope. Lippershey, however, did not obtain a patent for the invention. Based on the German’s work, Galileo Galilei finally managed to improve the telescope (which is an instrument equipped with mirrors or lenses to enlarge the image of an element located at a great distance).
The first spyglasses were used by naturalists to observe species and by sailors to try to sight land. Over time, they began to be used for other observations, including in the field of astronomy.
These beautiful telescopes that Antiquus presents to you are a reproduction of those used by the Royal Navy throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.
They are profusely crafted in leather and the tubes that compose it are finely engraved. It is a true jewel of craftsmanship.
As you can see in the photograph, it has two protective leather covers to cover it, as well as a strap to carry it on a shoulder strap.
A beautiful, practical and very decorative object for any office or library.
We have two models:
-Lippershey
-1920
Measurements:
Extended: 50 cm
Objective diameter: 5.3 cm
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