High power direct vision portable spectroscope made by John Browing

Made:: 1869-1871

maker:: John Browning

High power direct vision portable spectroscope made by John Browing, 63 Strand, 1869-71, once owned by William Henry Fox Talbot

Details

Category:: Experimental Chemistry

Object Number:: 2000-930

Materials:: complete, wood and brass and glass

Measurements:: overall (estimate): 3 x 5 x 5 in.; 76.2 x 127 x 127 mm

type:: spectroscope - direct vision

credit:: Christie's South Kensington Limited

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