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Small Tubular Aperture Microscope Accessory, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 41056


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.41056

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 14 in typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
'237' engraved on side.
Physical material
copper alloy
lacquer
Dimensions
Diameter: 43mm Height: 42mm Depth: 43mm Weight: 43g
Inventory No
41056
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy tube with a removable thin central tube presenting an aperture. Stored in a black Japanned tin box.