Micrometer, possibly for measuring lenses

Made:
1850-1940
Micrometer, possibly for measuring lenses

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Micrometer, possibly for measuring lenses, made in England(?), 1850-1940

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A680747
Materials:
brass and steel
Measurements:
height 60 mm
diameter 50 mm
type:
micrometers

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