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Microscope Object Lens in Can, by Powell and Lealand, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 50824

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50824

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"1/25" (on can), "Powell and Lealand / Dry 1/25" (on lens)
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 25mm Height: 50mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
50824
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

.1 - Microscope objective lens. Coated metal. Screw thread around the outside centre rim. Unscrews into four sections.

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

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