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Hartridge Reversion Spectroscope, by Beck, London, 1950s

Inventory Number 29656


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.29656

Item type
Object
Makers
Beck
Physical material
metal
Plastic
Glass
Object type
Spectroscope
Dimensions
Height: 95mm Width: 163mm Depth: 55mm Weight: 543g
Inventory No
29656
Accession Number
1996-13

Description

Instrument is contained within a grey metal body. A lens within a metal housing with a rotating focus extends from side of body. Instrument has an eyepiece with a black plastic surround. A dial with a knurled edge extends from beneath body, rotation causes dial to lower down a central pillar. The manufacturer's name is engraved on the side of the device. A threaded hole is located on side opposite manufacturer's label.