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Glew's Scintilloscope
MICROSCOPES AND MICROSCOPY SLIDES
electroscope
Glew, F. Harrison
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London, SW
c.1904-1921
brass; metal; glass; velvet; cardboard; silk
overall (box): 31 mm x 50 mm x 36 mm
2022.399
MICROSCOPES AND MICROSCOPY SLIDES
electroscope
Glew, F. Harrison
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London, SW
c.1904-1921
brass; metal; glass; velvet; cardboard; silk
overall (box): 31 mm x 50 mm x 36 mm
Viewing scope for detecting radium emissions. Brass hollow cylindrical body with internal screw-thread to accommodate adjustable focus eyepiece. Together with its original black cardboard box with red velvet and silk-lined compartmentalised interior. Gold-coloured inscription on upper surface of box lid and paper label on underside of base.
2022.399
Gift of Lisa Morgan in memory of Mr John Beddows, 2022