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Optical Wedge Apparatus, by Adam Hilger

Inventory Number 86706


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.86706

Item type
Object
Dimensions
Height: 298mm Width: 125mm Depth: 115mm Weight: 2.156kg
Inventory No
86706

Description

Cylindrical in shape with a rectangular slide holder and operated by a rack and pinion mechanism. Accessories include a Bakelite and four metal eyecups and, an elongated metal plate with an aperture in the centre covered in black textile. In a

solid wooden case lined in brown velvet.