Set of 3 old prisms; chipped

Set of 3 old prisms; chipped, mounted in brass with 2 mahogany carriers, c. 1800.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1918-271/1
Materials:
metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), mahogany (wood) and glass
Measurements:
overall (on stand): 193 mm x 140 mm x 150 mm, , .615kg
type:
prism - optical demonstration

Parts

1918-271/1/1

1918-271/1/1

Object Number:
1918-271/1/1
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
1918-271/1/2

1918-271/1/2

Object Number:
1918-271/1/2
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
1918-271/1/3

1918-271/1/3

Object Number:
1918-271/1/3
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
1918-271/1/4

1918-271/1/4

Object Number:
1918-271/1/4
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum