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Spring Stage of Solar Microscope, by George Adams, London, 18th Century

Inventory Number 36771


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Physical material
Cu alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 31mm Height: 71mm Weight: 95g
Inventory No
36771
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Cu alloy spring stage used to hold slides in place, stage has ratcheting on one side. Stage can be attached to body tube of Solar Microscope.