- Subject
- Microscopy
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Whitworth
- Provenance
- Presented by E. M. Nelson in 1937, possibly via the Royal Microscopical Society.
- Object type
- Microscope accessory
- Dimensions
- Height: 42mm Width: 93mm Depth: 104mm Weight: 309g
- Inventory No
- 35833
- Accession Number
- 1937-
Description
Two gauges for objective screw threads(?) in leather covered case with maroon top and green sides. Brown and maroon velvet lining. Two hinges and push button to open. One gauge is circular with circular cut out screw part in the centre. Inscription "7967" ".6" ".6" One gauge in a screw shape. Inscription: "R.MIC SO LONDON 1897"; "WHITWORTH MANCHESTER 8015 36ths".
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