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Brass Can with 23 Specimen Pegs, English?, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 54456


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.54456

Item type
Object
Provenance
Gift from E. M. Nelson ?
Primary inscriptions
"R. Gunther" (scratched in can)
Physical material
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 33mm Height: 43mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
54456

Description

Brass can with insert to hold 24 specimen pegs (one missing).

.1 - Specimen holder with spaces for 24 specimen pegs. 23 specimen pegs present. Cap fixed to top.

.2 - Can to store specimen holder. Metal rod to centre.