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History of Science Museum

Oblique Microscope Illuminator, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 48178


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.48178

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 14 of typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
'304' engraved on back of limb.
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
metal
Dimensions
Height: 48mm Width: 77mm Depth: 20mm Weight: 31g
Inventory No
48178
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy flat limb in two parts so that it can swivel in the horizontal, copper alloy bracket and semi-circular glass button. Stored in black Japanned tin box.