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Spectroscopic Microscope Eyepiece in Box, by Carl Zeiss, Jena, 20th Century

Inventory Number 39425


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.39425

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Transferred from the Department of Zoology, Oxford, in 1984, per K. T. Marsland Esq.
Inventory No
39425
Accession Number
1984-10/1

Description

Spectroscopic Microscope Eyepiece consisting of two barrel eyepieces connected via rotating hinge. A mirror held in a horse shoe attachment below a barrel extends at a right angle from upper eyepiece. Lower eyepiece has a trigger controlled aperture gauge. A spring clasp used to attach eyepiece to stem is attached to side of aperture ring.

Two glass slides with raised circular central sections.

Two glass tubes with hollow, circular centres.

Eyepiece is held in a mahogany box with blue velvet lined internal supports. A diamond shaped lock is situated on the front of the box.