Compound Microscope by Carl Zeiss, Jena, German, 1870-1888

Compound Microscope by Carl Zeiss, Jena, German, 1870-1888 Compound Microscope by Carl Zeiss, Jena, German, 1870-1888 Compound Microscope by Carl Zeiss, Jena, German, 1870-1888 Compound Microscope by Carl Zeiss, Jena, German, 1870-1888

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Compound microscope by Carl Zeiss no. 10553, accessories 2 objectives (A & D), 4 apochromatic objectives (3,4,8 & 16mm), 2 eyepieces (nos 2 & 4), 6 compensating eyepieces (nos 1,2,4,8,12,18), Abbe substage condenser, in mahogany case, small mahogany case (with key) for objectives and oculars. (see part records)

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1888-174
type:
compound microscope
credit:
Baker, Charles

Parts

Compound Microscope by Carl Zeiss, Jena, German, 1870-1888

Compound microscope fitted with objective lens by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, serial no. 10553. Extra accessories include four apochromatic objective glasses with screw-top cases, sizes include 3 (immersion), 4 and 8 mm and A size, all by Zeiss of Jena. Formerly property of South Kensington Museums.

Materials:
copper (alloy) , iron , glass and nickel plated
Object Number:
1888-174 Pt1
type:
compound microscope
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Case for compound microscope

Case for compound microscope

Case for compound microscope by Carl Zeiss no. 10553.

Object Number:
1888-174 Pt2
type:
microscope
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Case for compound microscope with accessories

Case for compound microscope with accessories

Small mahogany box (with key) and accessories for compound microscope by Carl Zeiss no. 10553.

Materials:
mahogany (wood)
Object Number:
1888-174 Pt3
type:
microscope case - container
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum