Gould pocket microscope by Cary (unsigned)

Made:: 1825-1835 in London

maker:: Cary family

Gould pocket microscope by Cary (unsigned), London, England, c

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Gould pocket microscope by Cary (unsigned), London, England, c
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Gould pocket microscope by Cary (unsigned), London, England, c. 1830. Designed by Charles Gould, employee of William Cary c. 1810. First made in the Cary workshop 1828.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1985-2214/21

Materials:: copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, mahogany (wood), textile and paper (fibre product)

Measurements:: overall: 170 mm x 100 mm x 165 mm, ,
overall (closed): 45 mm x 100 mm x 85 mm, ,
overall weight: x x , , .235kg

type:: microscope

credit:: National Maritime Museum

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