Compound microscope in case by Jones and Son

Compound microscope in case by Jones and Son, late 18th century

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Compound microscope in case by Jones and Son, late 18th century
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Compound microscope in case by Jones and Son, late 18th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A71683
Materials:
body tube, brass, body tube supports, brass, limb & pillar, brass, stage & base, brass, lenses, glass, box, mahogany, box, brass, carrying handle and box, wool, green, lining supports
Measurements:
overall: height 445 mm
body tube: length 145 mm
body tube: diameter 40 mm
limb: length 285 mm
pillar: height 190 mm
fixed foot: length 164 mm
box: length 332 mm
box: width 186 mm
box: height 98 mm
type:
compound monocular microscopes
credit:
Barker, G.A.