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Microscope Lens, by Barber?, English, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 92326


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.92326

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Barber
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. Part of item 26 in typescript list.
Primary inscriptions
'40' engraved on back of disc.
Dimensions
Diameter: 20mm Height: 7mm Weight: 4g
Inventory No
92326
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy disc with a central concavity, with a removable pinhole lens and a cap fitting to keep the lens in place. Possibly late 19th century.