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Field glasses

second half 19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Field glasses
  • Date: second half 19th century
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Gold (over brass), enamel, diamonds
  • Dimensions: L: 10-7/8 in. (27.6 cm);
    Eye pieces: 1/2 x 1-3/8 in. (1.3 x 3.5 cm);
    Tubes: 6/5-8 x 3-9/16 in. (16.8 x 9 cm);
    Drums: 4-1/4 x 2-1/16 in. (10.8 x 5.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
  • Credit Line: Gift of Cele H. and William B. Rubin, 1961
  • Object Number: 61.221
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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