Binoculars of the signal post of the optical telegraph on the Weesperpoort in Amsterdam, Binoculars of wood with copper sections at the ends. The extendable eye part consists of five pieces and three lenses. Off is screwed to the copper end of the wooden tube. On the other hand, one large lens is screwed into the copper end, and a copper cap on top. Inscription, on extendable piece: Télégraphie Amsterdam / No 41. On the inside of the eye part: 79. On the edge of the largest lens: IV. Signed, on extendable piece: Rochette Père / à Paris, France, Rochette (père), Paris, 1800 - 1815, copper

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Binoculars of the signal post of the optical telegraph on the Weesperpoort in Amsterdam, Binoculars of wood with copper sections at the ends. The extendable eye part consists of five pieces and three lenses. Off is screwed to the copper end of the wooden tube. On the other hand, one large lens is screwed into the copper end, and a copper cap on top. Inscription, on extendable piece: Télégraphie Amsterdam / No 41. On the inside of the eye part: 79. On the edge of the largest lens: IV. Signed, on extendable piece: Rochette Père / à Paris, France, Rochette (père), Paris, 1800 - 1815, copper (metal), wood (plant material), glass, grinding, l cm × l cm × d cm

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