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Two Microscope Object Lenses in Can, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 15254

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15254

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"1" & '2' on caps
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 17mm Height: 19mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
15254
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Microscope objective in can.

.1 - Cylinder shaped microscope objective lens. Coated metal. Screw thread to one end for cap.

.2 - Cone shaped microscope objective lens. Coated metal. Screw thread to one end for cap.

.3 - Can for microscopic objective lenses. Coated metal cylinder with a screw thread caps on each end. Both caps are numbered.

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