Culpeper microscope in pyramid case

Culpeper microscope in pyramid case, by Blunt & Son, London

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Culpeper microscope in pyramid case, by Blunt & Son, London
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Culpeper microscope in pyramid case, by Blunt & Son, London, early 19th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56799
Materials:
lenses, glass, body tube, brass, body tube support, brass, stand & stage, brass, box, mahogany, drawer base, oak and carrying handle, brass
Measurements:
overall: height 265 mm
body tube: length 170 mm
body tube: diameter 36 mm
legs: height 110 mm
stage: height 73 mm
stage: diameter 66 mm
base: diameter 83 mm
box: height 329 mm
box: length 140 mm
box: width 132 mm
type:
culpeper microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)