Compound Microscope

Made:: 1855-1860 in Manchester

maker:: John Benjamin Dancer

Microscope by J.B. Dancer. Engraved on base: "J.B. Dancer Optician Manchester"

Details

Category:: Scientific Instruments & Research

Object Number:: Y1969.6

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)

Measurements:: microscope: 410 mm x 215 mm x 222 mm,
case: 430 mm x 260 mm x 230 mm,

type:: compound microscope

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