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History of Science Museum

Stand for a Microscope?

Inventory Number 40699


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40699

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Physical material
copper alloy
metal
Dimensions
Height: 210mm Width: 168mm Depth: 110mm Weight: 396g
Inventory No
40699

Description

Incomplete microscope lamp, stands on two pronged foot, attached to a cylindrical pillar. Two arms extend from pillar. Lower arm holds a base for a paraffin lamp. Upper arm is attached to a lamp chimney with rectangular viewing chamber.