Binocular microscope

Made:: 1857-1869 in London

maker:: Smith, Beck & Beck, R and J Beck and Andrew Ross

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Brass binocular microscope, no
Science Museum Group Collection
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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.

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Category:: Microscopes

Object Number:: 1921-679

type:: binocular microscope

credit:: Murray, J.

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