Microscope attachment, possibly a grip. For the related records see 1971.30.7 .1

Collection type: Object
Description: Microscope attachment, possibly a grip. For the related records see 1971.30.7 .1 - 18 [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
Long description: Microscope attachment, possibly a grip consisting of a brass spherical section with a short attachment. The brass sphere is nailed to a short brass tube, which has a oxidised cylindrical section passed through it. At the end of the oxidised section is a possibly steel pincer which possibly acts as a grip. the other end of the oxidised section has a circular, brass section. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England London
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker West, London; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Michael Augustus Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers; PRM source George Anthony Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers
Date / Period: Date made: Circa 1850
Date collected: By 1900
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1971
Materials and processes: Material Brass Metal, Material Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Steel Metal, Process Cast, Process Nailed
Dimensions: Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 25 mm, Length: max 82 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1971.30.7.5

Search