Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800
Cuff microscope on wooden stand with accessory drawer, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800.
- Materials:
- glass , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and mahogany (wood)
- Object Number:
- A159502/1
- type:
- cuff microscope
Cuff microscope in pyramidal case
- maker:
- Dollond family and John Cuff
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Cuff microscope in pyramidal case, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800
Details
- Category:
- Microscopy (Wellcome)
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A159502
- Materials:
- lenses, glass, body tube, brass, body tube support, brass, pillar & stage, brass, box, mahogany, base, mahogany and base, pine
- type:
- cuff microscopes
- credit:
- Glendining
Parts
Case for Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800
Pyramidal case for Cuff microscope, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 450 mm x 192 mm x 203 mm,
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood) , felt and pine (wood)
- Object Number:
- A159502/2
- type:
- case - container
Fishplate for Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800
Curved fishplate with green ribbon, for use with Cuff microscope, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800.
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and textile
- Object Number:
- A159502/3
- type:
- microscope accessory
Tweezers for Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800
Brass tweezers for use with Cuff microscope, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800.
Skewer for Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800
A long skewer with a spiralled end, for use with Cuff microscope, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800.
Shells in Tin for Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800
Circular black tin case containing several tiny shells, for use with Cuff microscope, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800.
Slides in Case for Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800
Thin black case containing eight slides showing a range of samples largely insect wings, for use with Cuff microscope, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800.
- Materials:
- textile , bone , paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A159502/7
- type:
- microscope accessory
