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Amblyoscope and Case, English, c.1870

Inventory Number 81965


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.81965

Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay.
Other inscriptions
Paper label on case '988'. Circular bone label attached to object '988'.
Dimensions
Height: 36mm Width: 105mm Depth: 57mm Weight: 157g
Inventory No
81965
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy amblyoscope consisting of two eyepieces containing prisms attached to each other by a hinged fitting. Stored in a dark red and brown leather covered case lined with blue velvet on the base and silk on the top with two hook fasteners at the front.