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Large Telescope, circa 1790
Dollond, London
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A large 2 inch single-drawn marine telescope from 96 to 112 cm
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Single drawn, but large marine telescope, signed by Dollond
The statement 'L.L.L' on some instrument in this display case refers to 'Lead, Log and Lookout'.
Keeping a good lookout during navigation was very important.
Since Hans Lippershey the first telescoop in Middelburg patented in 1608, the telescoop became soon also known and used on ships.
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