Simple microscope by Davis of Derby

Made:: 1850-1875 in Derby

maker:: John Davis

Simple microscope by Davis of Derby, (plaque missing from base)
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Simple microscope by Davis of Derby, (plaque missing from base), mid 19th century

Details

Category:: Microscopy (Wellcome)

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A56835

Materials:: lens mounting, brass, stage & pillar, brass, base, mahogany and lens, glass

Measurements:: overall: height 175 mm
lens mounting: height 70 mm
lens mounting: diameter 18 mm
stage: length 81 mm
stage: width 49 mm
pillar: height 120 mm
base: length 120 mm
base: width 71 mm

type:: simple microscopes

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