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Microscope Lens, English?, Late 18th Century

Inventory Number 14702


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.14702

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
None
Physical material
Glass
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 12mm Height: 9mm
Inventory No
14702

Description

Microscope lens, possibly from a telescope reading microscope. Small lens mounted in copper alloy holder, screw thread to wider opening.