Compound Microscope and Case used by Joseph Jackson Lister

Made:
1830-1850 in Europe
Microscope, English, 1830-1850

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Microscope, English, 1830-1850
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Microscope, English, 1830-1850, given to Lord Lister by his father J.J. Lister in 1849, with case

This compound microscope was bought by Joseph Jackson Lister (1786-1869), a wine merchant and microscopist. It is said that this is the third microscope he owned.

J J Lister designed and made significantly improved microscope lenses free from achromatic aberration (where objects appear coloured) and spherical aberration (where all objects appear as if circular). For his achievement he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1832. J J Lister was also the father of Joseph Lister (1827-1912), the pioneer of antisepsis and it is possible that his son also used this microscope.

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Compound Microscope used by Joseph Jackson Lister

Compound Microscope used by Joseph Jackson Lister

Microscope, English, 1830-1850, given to Lord Lister by his father J.J. Lister in 1849

Measurements:
overall: 335 mm x 245 mm x 362 mm, 3.51 kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
A604181 Pt1
type:
compound microscope