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Simple Microscope, English, first half 19th Century

Inventory Number 95791


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.95791

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from R. S. Clay with his collection. Associated in mahogany box marked '12 Curved Lenses 329' with other Clay items.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
copper alloy
ivory
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 98mm Width: 17mm Depth: 72mm Weight: 41g
Inventory No
95791
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

A simple microscope with copper alloy fittings and a hinged ivory handle and copper alloy-surround eyepiece.