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Travelling Microscope Micrometer, by Beck, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 13153


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13153

Item type
Object
Makers
Beck
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
'BECK / 47995' 'BECK X 10'
Physical material
Metal
Glass
Paint
Plastic
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 305mm Width: 295mm Depth: 245mm
Inventory No
13153
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

Metal and plastic travelling microscope micrometer with accessories and copper plate in wooden case.

.1 - Metal and grey and black plastic travelling microscope micrometer.

.2 - Copper plate with small holes punched through, attached to cardboard.

.3 - Light grey plastic cap.

.4 - Mid grey plastic cap.

.5 - Wooden case with plastic handle and hinged door at the front.

.6 - Wooden sliding compartment with four circular holes for caps.

.7 - Wooden wedge shaped attachment for case with green baize? one of two in plastic bag.

.8 - Wooden wedge shaped attachment for case with green baize? one of two in plastic bag.