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Water Immersion Objective Lens, by R. & J. Beck, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 58797


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.58797

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Mrs R.E. Mannering.Lens formerly belonged to Beck.
Primary inscriptions
"R & J Beck 31 Cornhill London" [engraved on brass objective container.
Physical material
Brass and glass
Object type
Microscope accessory
Dimensions
Diameter: 27mm Height: 52mm Width: 27mm
Inventory No
58797
Accession Number
1974-18/2

Description

Brass cylindrical container signed by R. & J. Beck with 1/20th water immersion objective lens which is unsigned.