Microscope accessories by various makers, c.1940

Microscope accessories by various makers, c.1880-1950. Includes a stage condenser, objectives, micrometers, filters and lids for microscope lenses and objectives.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1991.49.8
Materials:
wood (unidentified), glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
case: 70 mm x 230 mm x 260 mm,
type:
microscope accessory
credit:
Gift of Central Manchester Health Authority

Parts

Lids for Microscope Lenses/Objectives

Lids for Microscope Lenses/Objectives

A box with lids for microscope lenses/objectives and other items.

Measurements:
box: 43 mm x 159 mm x 111 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
Y1991.49.8.2
type:
objective
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Light Filters

Light Filters

Light filters, made by Carl Zeiss

Measurements:
box: 55 mm x 120 mm x 63 mm,
Materials:
glass and cardboard
Object Number:
Y1991.49.8.6
type:
light filters
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Light and Colour Filters

Light and Colour Filters

Light/colour lenses, some made by Leitz Wetzlar.

Measurements:
sleeve with four lenses: 5 mm x 210 mm x 59 mm,
separate lenses: 3 mm 35 mm,
Materials:
glass and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1991.49.8.7
type:
colour filters
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum