Nicol prism

Description

Nicol prism, held by cork in brass case with screw cap ends, used by Fox Talbot, possibly made by Watkins of London, early 19th century

Museum reference

T.1936.108

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Nicol prism

Production information

Watkins, Maker
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

19th century

Materials

Iceland spar, Cork, Brass

Physical description

Brass case

Associations

Inventor: Nicol, William, 1770 - 1851
Previous owner: Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800 - 1877

Exhibitions

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  National Museum of Scotland

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