A telescoping spyglass presented to Sir Llewelyn Turner by Admiral Lord Clarence Edward Paget. The outer tube of the spyglass is made of mahogany and has brass fittings holding glass lenses. A presentation plaque is attached to the side of the outer tube by four small screws. The plaque reads “PRESENTED BY / Admiral Clarence Paget, G. C. B. / TO HIS FRIEND / SIR LLEWELYN TURNER / By means of this Night glass, / the Spanish Slaver “Vengador” with 500 slaves, / was kept in sight during an entire night (A.D. 1838) / and Captured after a chase of Seventeen hours, / which led to the Capture of her Consort.” A thinner tube made of brass slides into the wooden outer tube. A glass lens is fitted into the end. Etched on the inner brass tube of the spy glass near the lens is “Watkins & Hill / Charing Cross London / Night."
Authors
Watkins and Hill, British, 1818 - 1857, Admiral Lord Clarence Edward Paget, British, 1811 - 1895, Sir Llewelyn Turner, British, 1823 - 1903
- Collection
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection Slavery and Freedom Objects Awards and Medals Tools and Equipment-Occupational Slavery and Freedom NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053
- Dates
- 1818-1838; presented 1866-1895
- Format
- Glass, mahogany, and brass
- Pages
- H x W: 3 x 36 x 3 in. (7.6 x 91.4 x 7.6 cm)
- Place Discussed
- Spain Cuba Nigeria The Bahamas
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- Nigeria
- Rights
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/427f4cf63fd52d2c76ff8642c585f353
