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Wilson type screw barreled microscope

Made:: 1742 in London

maker:: John Cuff

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Wilson type screw-barreled microscope, mounted on scroll foot stand, wooden base with mirror, unsigned, [by John Cuff?], London, c.1742

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1985-2214/7

Materials:: copper (alloy), glass and wood

type:: microscope

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
optical instrument

credit:: National Maritime Museum

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