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Ivory Monocular
Signature | Jecker, Paris | |||||
Date | Early 1800s | |||||
Number of Draws | 2 | |||||
Dimensions | English | Metric | ||||
Main Tube Length | 1.7in | 43mm | ||||
Main Tube Diameter | 2.2in | 55mm | ||||
Total Length | 4.3in | 110mm | ||||
Closed Length | 2.4in | 62mm | ||||
Objective Clear Aperture Diameter | 1.5in | 38mm | ||||
Description |
This monocular has a short, round bulbous-shaped ivory barrel. The objective is a single non-achromatic lens that may have been replaced. It has three brass draws, a single eye lens, and a flared eyecup. It is signed "JECKER PARIS" on the face of the eyecup. |
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