Wilson microscope and components, by Edward Scarlett, 1730

Made:
1730 in Soho
maker:
Edward Scarlett

Fishskin case containing six objective lenses, ivory magnifier, five ivory slides, one brass slide, forceps, two glass tubes, ivory container for mica cover slips and sheet listing slide specimens by E. Scarlett, Soho London, c.1730 [missing - Wilson screw barrel microscope, Engraved "Ed.Scarlett "]

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1918-54
Materials:
ivory, brass, glass, mica, wood, fishskin and velvet
Measurements:
overall: 53 mm x 175 mm x 70 mm, , .25kg
type:
microscope and component - object
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry