Microscope by Martin

Made:
1750
maker:
Benjamin Martin

Microscope by Martin

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1985-2214/9
type:
microscope
credit:
National Maritime Museum

Parts

Drum compound microscope by Benjamin Martin

Drum compound microscope by Benjamin Martin

Drum compound microscope by Benjamin Martin, London, shagreen-covered stand, leather tube, brass fittings, 1738-1777

Measurements:
overall: 235 mm x x , 63 mm, .46kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , cardboard , leather , shagreen and glass
Object Number:
1985-2214/9 Pt1
type:
microscope
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Instrument case for compound microscope

Instrument case for compound microscope

Box for microscope by Martin

Object Number:
1985-2214/9 Pt2
type:
instrument case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum