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Optical Square, by Elliott Brothers, London, c.1860

Inventory Number 12940


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.12940

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
Elliott Bros / 30 Strand / London
Physical material
Brass
Glass
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Diameter: 47mm Height: 19mm Weight: 0.1kg
Inventory No
12940
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

Glass optical square in brass circular casing which twists to reveal two square openings. Engraved on top surface.

Elliotts were at 30 Strand for the short period 1858-63.