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Microscope Disc Revolver in Case, by Beck, London, c. 1865

Inventory Number 39636


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Beck
Inventory No
39636

Description

A copper alloy microscope disc revolver with a blackened copper alloy disc forceps and a set of three copper alloy plates each with 24 black discs numbered 1-72, for use in the disc revolver. The instruments are stored in a hinged wooden box with a clasp fastening and wooden supports inside.

(.1: Disc revolver; .2: Disc forceps; .3: 3x plates of discs; .4: case)