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Concave Microscope Reflector in Brass Container, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 29309


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.29309

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of iotem 14 in typescript list.
Physical material
Brass and silvered-brass
Dimensions
Diameter: 47mm Height: 19mm
Inventory No
29309
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy concave and silvered reflector with screw-thread around central aperture, inside copper alloy container with screw-on lid. Stored in black Japanned tin box.