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Base for Simple Vial Microscope, by C. Varley, English, c. 1835

Inventory Number 54345


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.54345

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Varley
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay
Primary inscriptions
"C. Varley, Invt."
Physical material
Cu alloy
Glass
Lead
cork
Dimensions
Height: 30mm Width: 85mm Depth: 100mm Weight: 1615g
Inventory No
54345
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Lead-weighted base with brass collar to support brass rod.