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RMS Standard Objective Thread Die, by J. Whitworth, Manchester, 19th Century

Inventory Number 25537


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.25537

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"J.WHITWORTH&CO"
Physical material
Metal
Object type
Microscope accessory
Dimensions
Diameter: 62mm Height: 22mm Weight: 203g
Inventory No
25537

Description

Standard Objective Thread Die head, circular with circular hole in the centre. Inscriptions: on top face "J. WHITWORTH CO" "7967 36THS" "MANCHESTER" on reverse "R.MIC.SO. LONDON 1896".