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Capillary Rotator Microscope Accessory in Case, by Carl Zeiss, Jena, c. 1905

Inventory Number 49589


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Dimensions
Height: 50mm Width: 173mm Depth: 60mm Weight: 246g
Inventory No
49589
Accession Number
1969-131

Description

Capillary rotator by Carl Zeiss housed in red leather covered rectangular case with deep blue velvet lining. This metal device allows small transparent specimens to be examined inside a glass capillary tube, which is inserted into the groove and rotated using the handle.