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View full screenNicol prism, held by cork in brass case with screw cap ends, used by Fox Talbot, possibly made by Watkins of London, early 19th century
T.1936.108
Watkins, Maker
London, England, Northern Europe
19th century
Brass case
Inventor: Nicol, William, 1770 - 1851
Previous owner: Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800 - 1877
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