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Microscope Knife, by Weedon, London, c. 1875-1900

Inventory Number 44482


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.44482

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Weedon
Provenance
Not ascertained. "R.T.G." on handle; lid of case: "R.T.G. VALENTIN'S KNIFE"
Primary inscriptions
"WEEDON LONDON"
Dimensions
Height: 32mm Width: 207mm Depth: 34mm Weight: 78g
Inventory No
44482

Description

Double blade, set in ivory handle. The blades are distanced from each other using two screws and R.T.G. written on the handle. This fits into a black leather covered box lined with blue felt and fitted with two metal sections for supporting the knife, the lid is inscribed: "R.T.G. Valentin's Knife".