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History of Science Museum

Three Microscope Stages and box

Inventory Number 25782


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.25782

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"C C N / Experiments" and "Plain Stages" on the lid of box, in the form of two pasted labels with manuscript notes.
Physical material
Blackened brass
Wood
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 38mm Width: 200mm Depth: 180mm Weight: 2.1kg
Inventory No
25782

Description

Each circular stage has a knurled circumference and two transverse guide rails. One is stamped "2" and has a MS note "20924"; another stamped "4"; the last stamped "C / 5" and MS numbered "28282". Each stage is stored together in card box for Cuban cigars branded 'Ramon Allones / Habana'.

Note that 24597 is also marked for C.C.N. experiments.