Schwann's microscope (no case)

Made:
1835 in Vienna
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Schwann's microscope (no case), with accessories

This instrument dates from about 1835 and was made for Theodore Schwann (1810-1882), the celebrated physiologist. It features seven achromatic object-glasses which are screwed together and can be combined.

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1928-801
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 410 mm x 250 mm x 220 mm, 3.012 kg
type:
microscope and microscope accessories
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry