Crude magnifier

Made:
1831-1870 in France
maker:
Unknown
Crude magnifier

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Crude magnifier
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Crude magnifier, made from convex lens in blackened brass mounting set on brass rod as handle, French, mid 19th century

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A601233
Materials:
lens mounting, brass, blackened
Measurements:
length 134 mm
type:
magnifiers