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Simple Microscope Accessories in Case, probably by Watkins, English, c. 1760

Inventory Number 15151


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15151

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Lent by the Royal Microscopical Society in 1970
Physical material
Iron
Nickel
metal
Dimensions
Height: 205mm Width: 240mm Depth: 230mm Weight: 2100g
Inventory No
15151
Accession Number
1970-101/part

Description

Cast iron tripod support, with black-lacquered cylindrical metal case with jet secured near the top by two large nickel-plated screws. The height of the lamp housing is adjustable.