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Microscope Objective, by R. & J. Beck, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 64591


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.64591

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 32 on typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
'R & J BECK /AMPLIFIER', and '838'.
Physical material
copper alloy
lacquer
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 26mm Height: 26mm Weight: 36g
Inventory No
64591
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Dark lacquered copper alloy objective with a removable lens collar, and '0.52' scratched on side. Stored in black Japanned tin box.