An early example of the McArthur portable microscope

Made:
1938 in London
An early example of the McArthur portable microscope An early example of the McArthur portable microscope

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An early example of the McArthur portable microscope
Science Museum Group Collection
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An early example of the McArthur portable microscope
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

An early example of the McArthur portable microscope, in fitted leather case with one eyepiece and one objective. Made by Charles Hearson and Co. of London in 1938

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1981-1736
type:
microscope
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited

Parts

McArthur portable microscope

McArthur portable microscope

An early example of the McArthur portable microscope, with one eyepiece and one objective lens (made by R. & J. Beck Ltd.) in slide holder with three spaces. Made by Charles Hearson & Co. of London in 1938

Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 55 mm x 120 mm, , 1.11kg
Materials:
metal , copper alloy , chromium plated , iron and glass
Object Number:
1981-1736 Pt1
type:
microscope
Fitted leather case, for McArthur portable microscope

Fitted leather case, for McArthur portable microscope

Fitted leather case for early McArthur portable microscope

Object Number:
1981-1736 Pt2
type:
case