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History of Science Museum

Microscope Object Lens in Can, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 99619


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.99619

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"? / 1/2 Ross" (on can)
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 20mm Height: 32mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
99619
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 - Can for microscopic objective lens. Coated metal cylinder with a screw thread cap.