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History of Science Museum

Eight Objectives 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: 26mm Height: 15mm Weight: 67g
Inventory No
53303

Description

Eight objectives, for compound microscope. Two have caps and two cannot be used in conjunction with the body, one of these is in a copper alloy canister. The objective screws into the underside of the collar which is mounted on the end of a dovetailed copper alloy arm.