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History of Science Museum

Magnifying Lens

Inventory Number 19740


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Engraved on cover ' R A S./S./No.30'
Physical material
Glass
Copper Alloy
Horn
Dimensions
Height: 35mm Width: 25mm
Inventory No
19740

Description

Glass magnifying lens mounted in a horn case. The lens is mounted on copper alloy pins and folds back on itself within the case.

Associated with Reflecting Circle, by Troughton, London, c. 1800.