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History of Science Museum

Double-Lens Eyepiece for Compound Microscope

Inventory Number 53303


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53303

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Cary
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection
Primary inscriptions
"Cary London" on the base
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Diameter: 30mm Height: 85mm Weight: 78g
Inventory No
53303

Description

Double-lens eyepiece set in blackened copper alloy and a field lens, for compound microscope. The lower, narrow end of body has an external screw thread which fits a threaded copper alloy collar.