Drum microscope

Made:
France
maker:
Unknown
Drum microscope, patented by Asteare, French, 1801-1850

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Drum microscope, patented by Asteare, French, 1801-1850
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Drum microscope, patented by Asteare, French, 1801-1850

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56411
Materials:
lenses, glass, body tube, brass, stand, brass and stage, brass
Measurements:
overall: height 325 mm
body tube: length 198 mm
body tube: diameter 29 mm
stand: height 270 mm
base: diameter 117 mm
stand: diameter 60 mm
stage: diameter 50 mm
type:
drum microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)