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Spectroscope, by A. Hilger, London

Inventory Number 94892


Item type
Object
Provenance
From the collection of the Duke of Marlborough.
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Paper
Object type
Spectroscope
Dimensions
Height: 195mm Width: 1830mm Depth: 255mm Weight: 16200g
Inventory No
94892

Description

A long cylindrical copper alloy spectroscope with multiple copper alloy fittings and dials. It has a paper label that reads: "Spectroscope, A.Hilger, London (Presented by the Duke of Marlborough)." With a copper alloy rod with a dial at one end. The other end is U-shaped with a ball in between.