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Solar Microscope in Case with Accessories, by W & S Jones, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 51164


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.51164

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"W & S, Jones, 30 Holborn, London."
Physical material
Brass
Wood
Object type
Microscope Case
Dimensions
Height: 128mm Width: 128mm Depth: 220mm
Inventory No
51164
Accession Number
1944-1.606

Description

Solar microscope body tube and back plate with attached mirror in case with accessories including five sliders, one of objectives one of specimens and the other three of condensers, an ivory talc box and a shutter screw.

Dated to after 1899 when W & S Jones moved from 135 Holborn to their new premises in 30 Holborn.