Compound Microscope

Made:
1860-1865 in London

Compound monocular microscope by R & J Beck. Named 'universal'. Has circular base, main focusing of tube by chain and gears. Tube made from cast brass, and is square in section.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1970.47
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
case: 330 mm x 170 mm x 160 mm,
microscope: 270 mm 140 mm,
type:
compound microscope
credit:
Purchased From Mr W Burgess

Parts

Compound Microscope

Compound Microscope

Compound monocular microscope by R & J Beck. Named 'universal'. Has circular base, main focusing of tube by chain and gears. Tube made from cast brass, and is square in section.

Object Number:
Y1970.47/1
type:
compound microscope
Case for compound microscope and lenses

Case for compound microscope and lenses

Wooden box for compound monocular microscope by R & J Beck.

x 2 brass lenses inside case.

Measurements:
overall: 316 mm x 170 mm x 160 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1970.47/2
type:
case