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Dallmeyer Triple Achromatic Camera Lens

Inventory Number 92976


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.92976

Item type
Object
Makers
Dallmeyer
Primary inscriptions
'TRIPLE ACHROMATIC LENS/ PH Dallmeyer/ LONDON/ No 9410'
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 54mm Height: 66mm Weight: 218g
Inventory No
92976

Description

Triple achromatic lens, manufactured by Dallmeyer. Consists of three glass lenses which are held with a cylindrical copper alloy body tube. A lens is mounted at both ends of tube, whilst third lens is mounted in centre of tube. This lens is accessed and changed via a rectangular slit in side of body tube. The manufacturer's name is engraved on the side of the tube.