Cuff microscope in pyramidal case

Cuff microscope in pyramidal case, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800

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Cuff microscope in pyramidal case, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800
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Cuff microscope in pyramidal case, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800

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Case for Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800

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

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

Tweezers for Cuff microscope Dollond, London, 1750-1800

Brass tweezers for use with Cuff microscope, by Dollond, London, 1750-1800.

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
A159502/4
type:
microscope accessory
Skewer for Cuff microscope 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.

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
A159502/5
type:
microscope accessory
Shells in Tin for Cuff microscope 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.

Materials:
tin (metal) and shell
Object Number:
A159502/6
type:
microscope accessory
Slides in Case for Cuff microscope 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.