Large projection polariscope in three mahogany cabinets

Made:: 1875-1880

maker:: C D Ahrens

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Large projection polariscope in three mahogany cabinets, by C.D. Ahrens, c. 1877. The polarising nicol prism is 3 1/2-inch clear aperture, the analysing nicol prism is 3 1/4-inch clear aperture, mounted in brass fittings for rotation &c with accessories, on attached sheet.

Details

Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1906-92

Measurements:: See /1-2

type:: polariscope and nicol prism

credit:: Harvey & Peak

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