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History of Science Museum

Nicol Prism Microscope Accessory in Container, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 76734


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.76734

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 31 in typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
'ROTATING PRISM' on container's lid.
Physical material
Brass and calcite
Dimensions
Diameter: 21mm Height: 30mm Width: 21mm
Inventory No
76734
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy barrel containing the nicol prism which can be rotated by a copper alloy knurl-edged disc, screwed to the lid of the cylindrical container.