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Two prisms for Microscope by Ross?, English, c. 1850-75

Inventory Number 35854


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.35854

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
? Ross
Provenance
Not ascertained. Probably belongs with Ross micr. Bl. 100.
Primary inscriptions
Compressor signed "Ross, London". Micrometer signed "Georges Oberhaeuser, Paris."
Physical material
Brass
Dimensions
Diameter: 42mm Height: 38mm Weight: 80g
Inventory No
35854

Description

Two prisms, one triangular and one Nicol prism.