Modified form of John Marshall's Compound microscope

Made:
1725-1735 in England
Modified form of John Marshall's Compound microscope, c

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Modified form of John Marshall's Compound microscope, c
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Modified form of John Marshall's Compound microscope, c. 1730, 6 object lenses and various accessories in drawer of octagonal box-foot; 2 pieces of beading missing from box-foot

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1925-133
Materials:
wood, walnut, mahogany, metal, copper alloy, iron, glass, ivory, bone, leather, textile and cotton
Measurements:
overall: 500 mm x 220 mm x 255 mm, , 3.865kg
type:
microscopes and compound microscopes
credit:
Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd.