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History of Science Museum

Microscope Object Lens in Can, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 16767


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.16767

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"1/8" (on can), "Immersion 1/8" (on lens)
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 27mm Height: 5mm
Inventory No
16767
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Microscope objective in can.

.1 - Microscope objective lens. Cap shaped. Screw thread around the inside rim, which screws onto lid. Inscription to outside.

.2 - Can for microscopic objective lens. Coated metal cylinder with screw cap. Inscription to top of cap and underside of can.