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Microscope Object Lens in Can, by A. Chevalier, French?, 19th Century

Inventory Number 51665


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.51665

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Arthur / Chevalier / Palais-Royal" (on can), "5" (on lens)
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 16mm Height: 21mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
51665
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Microscope objective in can.

.1 - Microscope objective lens. Coated metal. Screw thread to one end for cap. Inscription on the side.

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