Incomplete chest microscope by Nairne

Incomplete chest microscope by Nairne, London, late 18th century

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Incomplete chest microscope by Nairne, London, late 18th century
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Incomplete chest microscope by Nairne, London, late 18th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A181428
Materials:
body tube, brass, pillar & stage, brass, lenses, glass and box, mahogany
Measurements:
overall: height 345 mm
body tube: length 158 mm
body tube: diameter 42 mm
pillar: length 253 mm
stage plate: width 103 mm
box: height 74 mm
box: length 283 mm
box: width 128 mm
type:
chest microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)