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History of Science Museum

Simple Hand-Held Microscope in Case, English?, 19th Century

Inventory Number 99626


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.99626

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Associated with mahogany box marked '12 Curved Lenses 329'. Item also marked 'C 329'.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Wood
brass and glass
Inventory No
99626
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Bulbous lens set on circular wooden frame with wooden handle, with small brass band round the handle. I red leather case with dark green velvet.