Description
Brass pocket-sized three tube draw “Denhill Venus 18X” hand-held terrestrial telescope with black leatherbound primary barrel and brass lens cap. Previously owned by Professor Paxton.
Telescope
2026/002
Brass three tube draw “Denhill Venus 18X” telescope
c.1900
Additional information
| Acquisition Number | 2026/002 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Brass "Denhill Venus 18X" telescope |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c.1900 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | Body: "DIRECTOR No7 MK4 / O.S.99C.A. UIC No 15338". Base: "No 15338 / O.S.3910S.A." |
| Dimensions (mm) | Length extended 437 and closed 160. 25 (dia). Weight 340 g. |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | February 2026 |
| Materials | Brass, glass and leather |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location |
