The 'Royal' research microscope with mahogany case

Made:: 1925-1940 in London

maker:: W Watson and Sons Limited

supplier:: Baird and Tatlock (London) Limited

The 'Royal' research microscope with mahogany case

The 'Royal' research microscope with mahogany case

The 'Royal' research microscope with mahogany case

The 'Royal' research microscope with mahogany case

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The 'Royal' research microscope with mahogany case, made by W. Watson and Sons Ltd., 313 High Holborn, London, England, 1925-1940. Supplied by Baird & Tatlock (London) Ltd.

The Watson Royal microscope was one of the best microscopes of its day. The high quality meant that specimens such as cells and body tissues could be seen at a high magnification. The tripod stand was also very stable. Hand made by W Watson & Sons Ltd in 1905, this microscope with a case, three objective lenses and accessories cost £15, equivalent to £1,000 today. The microscope was an important tool in disciplines such as bacteriology and histology.

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Category:: Microscopy (Wellcome)

Object Number:: 1983-305

Materials:: fittings, brass

type:: compound monocular microscopes

credit:: Cowen, B.C.

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The "Royal" research microscope with mahogany case, made by W

Watson Royal microscope

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The Watson Royal microscope was one of the best microscopes of its day. The high quality meant that specimens such as cells and body tissues could be seen at a high magnification. The tripod stand was also very stable. Hand made by W Watson & Sons Ltd in 1905, this microscope with a case, three objective lenses and accessories cost £15, equivalent to £1,000 today. The microscope was an important tool in disciplines such as bacteriology and histology.

Measurements:: overall: 405 mm x 235 mm x 210 mm, 6.36 kg

Materials:: brass , glass , steel (metal) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt1

type:: compound microscope

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Holoscopic 16mm objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd

Holoscopic 16mm objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd

Holoscopic 16mm objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd., London, with brass case

Materials:: brass , glass and case, brass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt2

type:: microscope objectives

Holoscopic 2mm oil immersion objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd

Holoscopic 2mm oil immersion objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd

Holoscopic 2mm oil immersion objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd., London, with brass case

Materials:: brass , glass and case, brass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt3

type:: microscope objectives

Parachromatic condensor from 'Royal' microscope

Parachromatic condensor from 'Royal' microscope

Parachromatic condenser, by W. Watson and Sons Ltd., London

Measurements:: overall: 22 mm 23 mm,

Materials:: metal and glass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt4

type:: condensers

2 holoscopic eyepieces X7 and X14 by W. Watson & Sons Limited

2 holoscopic eyepieces X7 and X14 by W. Watson & Sons Limited

2 holoscopic eyepieces X7 and X14 by W. Watson & Sons Limited, London

Materials:: metal and glass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt5

type:: microscope eyepieces

Holoscopic eyepiece for 'Royal' microscope

Holoscopic eyepiece for 'Royal' microscope

Holoscopic eyepiece (or objective) X7 by W. Watson & Sons Limited, London. Inscribed with the words 'HOLOS x7'.

Materials:: metal and glass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt5/1

type:: microscope eyepieces

Part of:: 1983-305 Pt5

Holoscopic eyepiece (or objective) X14 by W. Watson & Sons Limited

Holoscopic eyepiece (or objective) X14 by W. Watson & Sons Limited

Holoscopic eyepiece (or objective) X14 by W. Watson & Sons Limited, London. Inscribed with the words 'HOLOS x14'.

Materials:: metal (unknown) and glass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt5/2

type:: microscope eyepieces

Part of:: 1983-305 Pt5

Bottle of immersion oil with wooden stopper

Bottle of immersion oil with wooden stopper

Bottle of immersion oil with wooden stopper

Materials:: glass and stopper, wood

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt6

type:: bottles

Number of accessories including spare research condenser charger

Number of accessories including spare research condenser charger

Number of accessories including spare research condenser charger, part of mechanical stage, 2 filters and angled tool

Materials:: metal and glass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt7

type:: accessories

Holoscopic 4mm objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd

Holoscopic 4mm objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd

Holoscopic 4mm objective by W. Watson and Sons Ltd., London, with brass case

Materials:: brass , glass and case, brass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt8

type:: holoscopic

Mahogany case for The 'Royal' research microscope

Mahogany case for The 'Royal' research microscope

Mahogany case for The 'Royal' research microscope, made by W. Watson and Sons Ltd., 313 High Holborn, London, England, 1925-1940.

Materials:: fittings, brass

Object Number:: 1983-305 Pt9

type:: instrument cases