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History of Science Museum

Oblique Microscope Illuminator, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 48241


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.48241

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 14 on typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
'417' engraved on flange.
Dimensions
Height: 40mm Width: 49mm Depth: 20mm Weight: 16g
Inventory No
48241
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy flange and limb with bracket controlled by two adjustable screws, and small bulls-eye lens with flattened edges. Stored in black Japanned tin box.