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History of Science Museum

Screwbarrel Microscope

Inventory Number 17094


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.17094

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Object type
Microscope Case
Dimensions
Height: 54mm Width: 195mm Depth: 134mm Weight: 561g
Inventory No
17094
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

A wooden case bound in leather and lined in green velvet containing a screwbarrel microscope and accessories. Accessories include, 5 objectives four have Ivory caps, 2 small Ivory boxes with screw tops, an Ivory handle, 2 stage forceps, a copper alloy arm and a card and leather case containing 8 Bone sliders.