Model of microscope supported by 3 copper dolphins on a triangular base

Model of microscope supported by 3 copper dolphins on a

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Model of microscope supported by 3 copper dolphins on a triangular base, possibly English, 1850-1900

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56439
Materials:
body tube, brass, lens, glass, base, pine and supports, copper
Measurements:
overall: height 573 mm
body tube: length 485 mm
body tube: diameter 50 mm
dolphin: height 197 mm
base: width 258 mm
type:
compound monocular microscopes
credit:
Turner, W.G.