Marshall's 1715 compound microscope

Made:
1715 in London
maker:
John Marshall

Compound microscope, covered around the body with green and gold decorated parchment, fixed to brass swivel stand, which is attached to oak base, by John Marshall, London, England, 1715

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1928-773/1
Materials:
oak (wood), pasteboard, glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall (standing vertical): height = 485 mm x width = 155 mm x depth = 225 mm,
type:
compound microscope and microscopy
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry