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Achromatic Condenser Microscope Accessory, Mid 19th Century

Inventory Number 92733


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.92733

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 14 in typescript list.
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 38mm Height: 78mm Weight: 102g
Inventory No
92733
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy barrel with sliding tube and lenses, with an 'L' shaped gutter down the side of the barrel. Stored in black Japanned tin box.