Bottle, Roman glass, greenish with a broad ridged handle and square base, found in Britain. Collected by Dr William Henderson, Medical Officer of Health for Westmoorland, who died in the 1930s, presented to the museum by his daughter. Inscription:…
Abbe refractometer for measuring the refractive index of liquids in range 1.3 to 1.7. Accompanied by manufacturers manual. Grey painted brass. Stamped M46317/58479 - presumed model and serial number.
Black and white engraving of Sir Walter Scott in his study with two dogs, writing down his last book. There is a portrait hanging on the wall.
Caption - "Scott is depicted dictating his last novel in his study at Abbotsford. This is a fanciful…