C1807

Optics. Parker’s Burning Lens.

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Scarce c.19th fine engraving of Parker’s burning lens. William Parker was a British glassmaker and inventor. Based in London, William Parker gained renown for his glass cutting and manufacturing. In 1784, William Parker sent the American Philosophical Society a large … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Optics. Parker’s Burning Lens.

Date:

C1807

Artist:

Abraham Rees (1743 - 1825)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Copper engraving.

Image Size:

223mm

x 180mm

Paper Size:

270mm

x 212mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1807

Description:

Scarce c.19th fine engraving of Parker’s burning lens.

William Parker was a British glassmaker and inventor. Based in London, William Parker gained renown for his glass cutting and manufacturing. In 1784, William Parker sent the American Philosophical Society a large burning lens device which could focus the sun’s rays, thereby melting or fusing various substances.

From: Rees, Cyclopaedia, or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature

Collections: National Library Australia: Bib ID: 7744
State Library South Australia: 032 b v.1-39
Wellcome Collection: EPB/ENCY/1
National Maritime Museum Greenwich: Call Number 03:094
Royal Academy: 03/2943
Yale University Library & Art Gallery: WF 687
State Library New South Wales: 991011546239702626
State Library Victoria: 9940419727807636