Binocular microscope

Made:
1857-1869 in London
maker:
Smith, Beck & Beck
,
R and J Beck
and
Andrew Ross
Brass binocular microscope, no

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Brass binocular microscope, no
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Brass binocular microscope, no. 4351, with triangular adjustable stand by Smith, Beck & Beck, London, England, 1857-1864. Fitted wtih 1 1/2-inch objective lens by Ross, London. Used on the 'Challenger' oceanographic expedition. also 2/3in. objective by R.& J. Beck, each in brass case, 1 objective by Ross (1 1/2"), 2 eyepieces [2 single eyelenses, 1 compound eyepieces] (1 lens cracked) with box, probably do not belong to this instrument.

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1921-679
type:
binocular microscope
credit:
Murray, J.

Parts

Binocular Microscope, English, 1857-1864

Binocular Microscope, English, 1857-1864

Brass binocular microscope, no. 4351, with triangular adjustable stand by Smith, Beck & Beck, London, England, 1857-1864. Fitted wtih 1 1/2-inch objective lens by Ross, London. Used on the 'Challenger' oceanographic expedition.

Measurements:
overall: 380 mm x 135 mm x 190 mm, 2.517kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and glass
Object Number:
1921-679/1
type:
binocular microscope
Binocular microscope accessories

Binocular microscope accessories

Box with accessory eyepieces for binocular microscope by Smith, Beck & Beck, London, England, 1857-1869. Used on "Challenger" Expedition

Object Number:
1921-679/2
type:
microscope accessory