Three prism objects in brass mounts

PART OF:: Three prism objects in brass mounts

Made:: 1850-1924

maker:: Unknown

set of Porro twin prisms in brass demonstration mount, unsigned
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

set of Porro twin prisms in brass demonstration mount, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1850-1924.

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Category:: Optics

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: 1997-1965/1

Materials:: glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)

Measurements:: overall (Set of two Porro prisms): 42 mm x 50 mm x 42 mm

type:: porro prism

credit:: Wellcome Trustees

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Three prism objects in brass mounts

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