Wilson type screw barreled microscope

Made:
1742 in London
maker:
John Cuff
Wilson type screw-barreled microscope

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Wilson type screw-barreled microscope
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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

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1985-2214/7
Materials:
copper (alloy), wood and glass
Measurements:
overall: 250 mm x x , 130 mm, .805kg
type:
microscope
credit:
National Maritime Museum