1854 “Aposeosis of Homer” Magasin Pittoresque Framed Print magnifier was the agent for the

was the agent for the Ordnance Survey and the Geological Survey

This compound monoscope has many adjustable features

center pin gnomon

'Skeleton' Glasses are collapsing opera glasses (theatre binoculars) with folding eyepieces and object glasses

Intended to be adjusted throughout the year to account for our celestial position (seasons)

1854 “Aposeosis of Homer” Magasin Pittoresque Framed Print magnifier was the agent for theAntique Framed Copperplate Engraving of 'The Aposeosis of Homer' by Pietro Santi Bartoli from 1854's Le Magasin Pittoresque. 'The Aposeosis of Homer' was a popular artistic scene in classical times, depicting the poet Homers' ascention (aposeosis) to divine status. This illustration by Pietro Santi Bartoli is of the 3rd Century marble bas relief created by Archelaus of Priene (currently housed in the British Museum). Bartoli (1635 1700), a pupil of