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History of Science Museum

Microscope Object Lens in Can, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 36394


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.36394

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Achromatic." (on can), "Pritchard" (pencilled on can)
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 20mm Height: 23mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
36394
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Microscope objective in can.

.1 - Microscope objective lens. Coated metal. Screw thread around the inside rim. Unscrews into three sections.

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