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Set of Four High Power Microscope Lenses with Case, by Pritchard, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 68203


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.68203

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Pritchard
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Item 8 on typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Brass and glass
Dimensions
Weight: 83g
Inventory No
68203
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Set of four high power microscope lenses with case, by Pritchard, English, 19th century. Four copper alloy lens mounts with extremely fine lenses: one with its end and interior painted black and a 1mm lens, one with its interior painted black and a 3mm lens, one with a shorter and more elaborate frame and a 2mm lens and one that is painted black on the top and back and has a 1mm lens. Contained in a dark red leather case with purple silk lining in lid and dark blue velvet onto base.