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Ross research microscope, London, England, 1871-1900
Compound monocular microscope, with the Schroeder fine adjustment, serial no. 5003, by Ross, London, 1890-1900
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Andrew Ross was a famous microscope maker who helped found the Microscopical Society of London (later the Royal Microscopical Society). This compound microscope by the Ross family of microscope makers had the Schröeder fine adjustment added to it in 1888. Ross’s company continued after his death under the leadership of his son.
- Measurements:
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overall: 460 mm x 170 mm x 287 mm, 5.838 kg
- Materials:
- lenses, glass , body tube & limb, brass and stage & stand, brass
- Object Number:
- A56496 Pt1
- type:
- compound microscope
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- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
