- Subject
- Microscopy
- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Not ascertained
- Primary inscriptions
- Unsigned.
- Dimensions
- Height: 82mm Width: 392mm Depth: 205mm Weight: 2855g
- Inventory No
- 73977
Description
A rectangular copper alloy-bound mahogany case with a hinged lid and copper alloy clasp. It contains multiple circular slots that are lined with fabric to store microscope lenses. The case contains: 8 copper alloy lenses; a black paper case of Zig Zag cigarette rolling papers; a copper alloy live box; 2 copper alloy rings; an iron alloy key; a glass disc with a black centre; a silver metal slat with screw in one end; a black metal fixture with 2 silver metal dials and a silver metal screw; a silver metal blade; a silver metal tube with a dial at the top; a rectangular wooden case with lid that has been taped to the top which contains 2 silver metal needles.
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