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Five Objectives in Cans with Three Lieberkuhns, by Ross, London, 1864

Inventory Number 13291

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13291

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
? Ross
Provenance
Lent by the Royal Microscopical Society in 1970
Primary inscriptions
"ANDw Ross, Optician, London." on all cans "M.S.L." and "A. Ross London" on all objectives R.M.S. no. engraved on all cans and objectives.
Object type
Microscope accessory
Inventory No
13291
Accession Number
1970-101/part

Description

Five objectives in copper alloy settings, manufactured by Ross. Set consists of: One 2 inch with a separate Lieberkühn in its own can, one 1 inch, one 1/2 inch with Lieberkühn on nose, one 1/4 inch with Lieberkühn on nose, and one 1/12 inch. All objectives are stored in copper alloy cans with threaded lids. The lid of each can is engraved with the manufacturer's name and the power of the objective. The respective power is also engraved on the underside of each can.

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