Compound monocular microscope

Compound monocular microscope, dating from late 18th century

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Compound monocular microscope, dating from late 18th century
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Compound monocular microscope, dating from late 18th century, in Martin style

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A18817
Materials:
lenses, glass, body tube, brass, body tube support, brass, pillar, brass, stage, brass, box, pine, box, paint, red, box, velvet, green, lining and box, leather, black, covered
Measurements:
overall: height 440 mm
body tube: length 148 mm
body tube: diameter 41 mm
pillar: height 290 mm
fixed foot: length 146 mm
box: length 353 mm
box: width 220 mm
box: height 84 mm
type:
martin compound monocular microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)