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History of Science Museum

Simple Microscope with Barrel in Case, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 60879


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.60879

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained. Possibly purchased from R. S. Clay with his collection, as associated in mahogany box marked '12 Curved Lenses 329'.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Brass and glass
Inventory No
60879
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Simple copper alloy microscope with sliding barrel and a small copper alloy handle which is removable and screws into place. In a small red leather cylindrical case.