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Oblique Illuminator? Microscope Accessory, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 96120


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.96120

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 14 containing 'various illuminating devices' in typescript list.
Physical material
copper alloy
paint
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 130mm Width: 90mm Depth: 54mm Weight: 181g
Inventory No
96120
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy fitting with long tube and bull-eye lens in bracket at side. Lens can be swivelled by means of a long arm. Stored in black Japanned tin box.