Unsigned Culpeper microscope in pyramidal case

Unsigned Culpeper microscope in pyramidal case, English

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Unsigned Culpeper microscope in pyramidal case, English
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Unsigned Culpeper microscope in pyramidal case, English, late 18th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A25696
Materials:
lenses, glass, body tube, brass, body tube support, brass, legs, brass, stage, brass, base, mahogany, box, mahogany, hinges, brass and lock, steel
Measurements:
overall: height 375 mm
body tube: length 238 mm
body tube: diameter 47 mm
stand: height 166 mm
stage: diameter 93 mm
base: length 149 mm
base: width 140 mm
box: height 408 mm
box: width 186 mm
box: length 194 mm
type:
culpeper microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)