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History of Science Museum

Box of Microscope Lenses and Accessories

Inventory Number 11518


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11518

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
.1 – “John Browning / B / London” and “John Browning / C / London”
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
wax
metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 20mm Height: 95mm
Inventory No
11518

Description

Box of microscope lenses and accessories. Contents include eyepieces, objectives and a prism.

.1 – Seven cylindrical metal eyepieces of various sizes. All seven eyepieces have detachable sections. Two have inscriptions.

.2 – Glass prism in metal mount with metal arm.

.3 – Square glass microscope slide with specimen inside. Four corners secured with red wax.

.4 – Five gold coloured metal rings, roughly shaped.

.5 – One small metal bolt with hole through the centre.