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Microscope Objective, by Ross?, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 34553

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34553

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Ross
Provenance
Probably purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. The scratched writing is similas as that on the Clay microscope accessories.
Primary inscriptions
'998' engraved on base of objective can.
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 21mm Height: 19mm Weight: 24g
Inventory No
34553
Accession Number
?1944-1/part

Description

copper alloy objective stored in a copper alloy can. The objective is screwed to the screw-on lid of the copper alloy can, the base is then screwed onto the lid to fully encase and protect the objective.

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