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Scrolled Microscope stand and Box, by John Cuff?, English

Inventory Number 43194


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.43194

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
John Cuff
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
Pencil inscription in base states "Cuff's Solar (and frame to mirror)".
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 210mm Width: 125mm Depth: 110mm Weight: 384g
Inventory No
43194
Accession Number
1944-1/201

Description

Flat, folding tripod base with a chamfered rectangular plate screwed to the pivot point with a dovetail slot that holds the scrolled upright pillar. There is a hole at the top of the pillar where the instrument can be attached. A mill-edged screw is present and the larger foot has a mounting for the concave mirror.