John Marshall's 1715 compound microscope, with accessories

Made:
1715 in London
maker:
John Marshall

Compound microscope covered around the body with green and gold decorated parchment, fixed to brass swivel stand, which is attached to oak base; with removable drawer; four numbered object glass lenses: 2, 3, 4, and 5; hand forceps; brass stage fitting; ivory disc, for stage fitting; magnifying glass, with brass frame and swivel attachment; turned rosewood disc: possibly stage condenser; stage forceps; and brass pricker, by John Marshall, London, England, 1715

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1928-773
Materials:
ivory, brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, oak (wood) and rosewood
type:
microscope
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry