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Webster Condenser, by C. Collins, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 80656


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.80656

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
C Collins
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 14 in typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
'C. COLLINS 157 Gn Portland St / Optician / LONDON. / WEBSTER / CONDENSER'.
Physical material
copper alloy
metal
paint
Object type
Microscope accessory
Dimensions
Diameter: 65mm Height: 84mm Width: 65mm Depth: 20mm Weight: 180g
Inventory No
80656
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy circular fitting with a black wheel with different shaped copper alloy discs to change illumination, and iris diaphragm. Stored in black Japanned tin box.