Prism, of Iceland spar

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Prisms, known as Nicol prisms
made in England

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Punch ladle

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Punch ladle owned by Niel Gow

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Pyroscope used by Joseph Black

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Quadrant (back)
made in Turkey

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Quadrant (front)
made in Turkey

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Quadrant indicating scale

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Quill cutter

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Rain gauge
used at Ben Nevis Observatory

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Rain gauge (detail)
used at Ben Nevis Observatory

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Rattle, used by Edinburgh Fire-fighters

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Rattle, used by Edinburgh Policeman

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Reflectors, part of apparatus to demonstrate properties of radiant heat
probably made in England

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Reproduction Roman patera
made in Naples

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Reproduction two-drone war pipe
possibly made by Robert Glen, Edinburgh, late 19th century

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