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Ross Doublet Camera Lens

Inventory Number 84766


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.84766

Item type
Object
Makers
Ross
Primary inscriptions
'ROSS LONDON 2112'
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 61mm Height: 91mm Weight: 437g
Inventory No
84766

Description

Doublet camera lens, manufactured by Ross. Consists of two convex lenses housed at either end of a cylindrical copper alloy tube. Tube has a rectangular opening through which filters can be inserted between the two lenses. On the reverse of body tube is a section of ratcheting where rack work can be attached. A collar sits around the body tube, the collar has two square sections removed allowing for access to rectangular opening and ratcheting on body tube. The manufacturer's name is also engraved on the collar.