Compass microscope on stand, English, 18th century

Made:: 1701-1800

Compass microscope on stand, English, 18th century
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Details

Category:: Microscopy (Wellcome)

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A35406

Materials:: lens support, brass, focus, brass, handle, mahogany, stage forceps, steel, disc mounting, brass and disc, ivory, black

Measurements:: overall: height 223 mm
handle: length 68 mm
lens arm: length 58 mm
width 55 mm
base: diameter 76 mm

type:: compass microscopes

credit:: Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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