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Suter Symmetrical Camera Doublet Lens

Inventory Number 84480


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.84480

Item type
Object
Makers
Suter
Primary inscriptions
'E. SUTTER BASEL NO. 7166'
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 41mm Height: 48mm Weight: 105g
Inventory No
84480

Description

Symmetrical Doublet Camera lens manufactured by Suter, Basel. Lens has a copper alloy body with a glass lens at either end. Lower section has a screw thread to allow attachment to a camera. the manufacturer's name is engraved on the side of the body.