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Microscope Objective in Can

Inventory Number 11331


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
on can: "1/8 R&J BECK LONDON" on objective: "1/8 130° R&J BECK"
Other inscriptions
label on can: "RMS 358" but note with object: "This 1/8 R+J Beck cannot belong to A Ross No. 520, c1853 / RMS 358/ - so not placed with that outfit. (This eg. was in metal drawer)"
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Glass
Paint
Dimensions
Diameter: 32mm Height: 51mm Weight: 117g
Inventory No
11331

Description

Copper alloy microscope objective with glass lens, in copper alloy screw top canister.