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Pocket Microscope,& Accessories in Case, English?, 19th Century

Inventory Number 40390

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40390

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Other inscriptions
The box lid has a handwritten label with 'C.330 7' handwritten on it, "
Dimensions
Diameter: 36mm Height: 60mm
Inventory No
40390

Description

Steel pocket microscope with two lenses and 3 specimen holders/instruments in black container.

The pocket microscope has a slide rest and an attached lens. Opening for detachable lens and for storing 3 specimen holders.

There is a copper alloy detachable lens, with glass lens. Base inserts into pocket microscope.

There are steel(?) tweezers for use with specimens.

There is an ivory(?) handled pointed blade specimen holder.

There is an ivory(?) handled flat blade specimen holder.

There is a black cylindrical container with lid. Both lid and base have 2 gold coloured lines running around the cylinder.

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