Nicol Prism Microscope Eyepiece, Late 19th Century

Subject: Microscopy
Item type: Object
Provenance: Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 31 in typescript list.
Physical material: copper alloy; Glass; Paper; Wood
Dimensions: Diameter: 25mm Height: 32mm Weight: 34g
Inventory No: 63216
Accession Number: 1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy tube with aperture and nicol prism surrounded by wood and paper. Stored in black Japanned tin box.