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Microscope Turntable, English, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 74712


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.74712

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned.
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Mahogany
Object type
Microscope turntable
Dimensions
Diameter: 85mm Height: 50mm Width: 100mm Depth: 206mm Weight: 636g
Inventory No
74712

Description

Copper alloy turntable with five concentric circles engraved on it to guide the placing of sealant to circular coverslips, supported on a pivot secured to one end of a mahogany block.