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Microscope Objective, by M. Pillischer, London, Dated 1857

Inventory Number 32566


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.32566

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by John N. McArthur Deposited by the Royal Microscopical Society with their collection.
Primary inscriptions
'M. Pillischer London 1857'
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 22mm Height: 40mm Weight: 27g
Inventory No
32566
Accession Number
1970-101/part

Description

One brass objective with a defective front lens. One objective, manufactured by M.Pillischer. The objective is mounted in a copper alloy housing with a knurled correction collar. An internal thread allows the objective to be attached to a microscope. The barrel of the objective is engraved with manufacturer's name and the date of manufacture.