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LicenseThis is a plano-convex diamond lens set in a gold tiepin
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Diamond lens by Andrew Pritchard with first diamond lens by
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
This is a plano-convex diamond lens set in a gold tiepin, and almost certainly the first such ever made. Diamond lens, imperfectly cut, in gold mount, with chain, made by Andrew Pritchard, c. 1730, London.
N.B. Small separate disc with lens in Black and white photograph is believed to be 1927 - 377. (AW)
Details
- Category:
- Microscopes
- Object Number:
- 1931-793
- Measurements:
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overall: 1 mm x 46 mm x 4 mm, , .005kg
- type:
- lenses
- credit:
- Spiller, E.M.
