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Microscope Object Lens in Can, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 93834


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.93834

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"453" (on can), "objective / with fl..d edge / ? Nachet" (scratched on can)
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 20mm Height: 29mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
93834
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Microscope objective in can.

.1 - Microscope objective lens. Coated metal. Screw thread to one end.

.2 -Can for microscopic objective lens. Coated metal cylinder with cap. Inscription on base.