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Objective for Compound Microscope, by Cary, London, c. 1825

Inventory Number 55160


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Cary
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Dimensions
Diameter: 19mm Height: 60mm Weight: 23g
Inventory No
55160
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Objective. The lower, conical section of the body has an external thread that screws into the objective mount. The objective screws into the supporting arm which is fixed onto the base.