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Microscope Object Lens in Can, by Pillisher, English?, 19th Century

Inventory Number 50031

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50031

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Pillisher
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"5/8" (on can)
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 21mm Height: 33mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
50031
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Microscope objective in can.

.1 - Microscope objective lens. Coated metal. Screw thread around the inside rim, which screws onto lid. Unscrews into four sections.

.2 - Can for microscopic objective lens. Coated metal cylinder with screw cap. Inscription to top of cap. Handwritten paper note in can.

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