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History of Science Museum

Tin of Miscellaneous Lenses

Inventory Number 11224


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11224

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
BY APPOINTMENT / TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN / BISCUIT MANUFACTURERS / PEEK, FREAN & CO., LTD., / LONDON. S.E.16. / ENGLAND.
Dimensions
Diameter: 207mm Height: 55mm Weight: 1300g
Inventory No
11224

Description

Circular tin containing 37 microscope related accessories. The items include 20 loose metal threaded collars. 1 bundle of metal accessories tied together with red string, 3 stage plate accessories, 2 springs, 1 dial in metal case, 7 lenses, 1 metal ball, 1 metal holder with hook, 1 metal rod with screw to one end. Circular biscuit tin is painted to the outside, decorated with horse and carriage scenes.