Accession No

4447

Brief Description

microscope objectives, by various makers, English and German, 4/4 19th century

Origin

England and Germany

Maker

R. and J. Beck Carl Zeiss W. Watson and Sons

Class

microscopes

Earliest Date

1875

Latest Date

1900

Inscription Date

Material

metal; wood; glass

Dimensions

box length 251mm; breadth 188mm; height 86mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Donated by the daughter of the objects' owner.

Inscription

Description Notes

Nine objective lenses.
Two made by R & J Beck: 2mm (x80) & 22mm.
Four made by Jena.Carl Zeiss: DD, F, 2mm apochromatic, & E.
Three made by W.Watson & Sons: 1/2” parachromatic, 2mm apochromatic & holoscopic oil immersion condenser.
Each contained in a metal canister. All contained in a wooden box which holds up to 21 lenses.

Condition: good (some tarnishing); complete.

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