





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