Microscopist's 'Compendium'

Microscopist's 'Compendium' containing compound universal microscope with accessories and solar microscope, by William Cary, London, England, early 19th century, in fitted wooden box, early 19th century with mahogany outer case

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1937-856
type:
compendium
credit:
Negretti & Zambra

Parts

Microscopist's 'Compendium'

Microscopist's 'Compendium'

Microscopist's 'Compendium' containing compound universal microscope with accessories and solar microscope, by William Cary, London, England, early 19th century, in fitted wooden box with key, early 19th century

Measurements:
Fitted case: 112 mm x 358 mm x 415 mm, , 5.18kg
Microscope: 500 mm x 250 mm x 220 mm, , 2.69kg
Materials:
copper alloy , glass , wood , leather , textile , mica , ivory and string
Object Number:
1937-856 Pt1
type:
compound microscope
Mahogany outer case, for Compound Universal microscope

Mahogany outer case, for Compound Universal microscope

Mahogany outer case for Compound Universal microscope, by William Cary, London, early 19th century

Materials:
mahogany (wood)
Object Number:
1937-856 Pt2
type:
case - container
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