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Iris Diaphragm, English, c. 1875-1900

Inventory Number 84073


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.84073

Item type
Object
Provenance
Deposited by the Royal Microscopical Society with their collection.
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 42mm Height: 26mm Weight: 60g
Inventory No
84073
Accession Number
1970-101/part

Description

Iris diaphragm set within a copper alloy mount. The iris is controlled via a lever which extends from the side of the apparatus. The copper alloy mounting is intended for a sub stage, and a condenser can be screwed in above the iris diaphragm.