Ivory screwbarrel microscope in black fishskin case

Ivory screwbarrel microscope in black fishskin case, stamped I

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Ivory screwbarrel microscope in black fishskin case, stamped I
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Ivory screwbarrel microscope in black fishskin case, stamped "I.W.", (this may be Wilson who publicised the form in England), early 18th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A645002
Materials:
screwbarrel, ivory, cylinder, ivory, stage plates, brass and spring, brass
Measurements:
screwbarrel: length 37 mm
type:
screwbarrel microscopes