Polariscope (c.1850)

Made:
1850
Polariscope (c

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Polariscope (c
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Polariscope (c.1850), revolving circle of 6 objects (nitre, mica, calcite, sulphate, barite, sugar, borax). Fixed rosewood handle with brass plate inscribed TOURMALINES ARTIFICIELLES-KUNSTLICHE TOURMALINE

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1993-1337
type:
polariscope
credit:
National Maritime Museum