Brass Cary pocket microscope

Made:
circa 1789-circa 1825
maker:
William Cary
Brass Cary pocket microscope, signed Cary

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Brass Cary pocket microscope, signed Cary
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Brass Cary pocket microscope, signed "Cary, London"; in fitted mahogany case which forms base 3 3/4" x 3" x 1 3/8" (the lens of one of the three object glasses is missing)

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1951-278
Materials:
mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
type:
microscope
credit:
Court, E.