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Polarizing Filter Microscope Accessory, by Murray & Heath, London, English, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 33246

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.33246

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 31 in typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
Scratched on the front 'Murray & Heath Polarizing Filter', and engraved '466'.
Physical material
copper alloy
paint
metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 25mm Height: 40mm Width: 59mm Depth: 37mm Weight: 96g
Inventory No
33246
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy eyepiece on slider with second aperture. Either can be slid over the aperture of the removable collar which would be secured to the microscope tube. Stored in black Japanned tin box.

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