Toy microscope set on wood base sliding on to slot in lid of case

Made:
1881-1890 in France
maker:
Unknown
Toy microscope set on wood base sliding on to slot in lid of

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Toy microscope set on wood base sliding on to slot in lid of case, French, 1881-1890

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56341
Materials:
lens, glass, lens mounting, brass, lens support, brass, limb, brass, pillar, brass, stage, brass, box, mahogany and base, mahogany
Measurements:
overall: height 108 mm
limb extension: length 17 mm
pillar: height 48 mm
base: length 38 mm
base: width 27 mm
box: length 88 mm
box: width 50 mm
box: height 37 mm
type:
toy and microscope