Compound microscope made in London c.1700, maker unknown.
This microscope was originally the property of Pope Benedict XIV (1675-1758).
Details
- Category:
- Microscopy (Wellcome)
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A56280
- Materials:
- lenses, glass, body tube, lignum vitae, body tube, pasteboard, body tube, vellum, stand, horn, stand, brass and stand, walnut
- type:
- compound microscope
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)