Culpeper-Type Microscope in case with accessories

Made:: 1822 in Manchester

Culpeper-type microscope in case with accessories including slides, tweezers, lenses and others, made by William Rothwell, 1822.

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Category:: Scientific Instruments & Research

Object Number:: Y1986.241

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, fabric, wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Measurements:: case: 320 mm x 185 mm x 160 mm,
microscope: 270 mm 85 mm,

type:: compound microscope

credit:: Purchased from Sotheby's

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Culpeper-Type Microscope

Culpeper-type microscope, made by William Rothwell, 1822.

Measurements:: overall: 270 mm 85 mm,

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy) , glass and fabric

Object Number:: Y1986.241.1

type:: compound microscope

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Case for Culpeper-type microscope, made by William Rothwell

Case of Culpeper-type Microscope

Case for Culpeper-type microscope, made by William Rothwell. The case contains accessories for the microscope.

Measurements:: overall: 320 mm x 185 mm x 160 mm,

Materials:: wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)

Object Number:: Y1986.241.2

type:: case for compound microscope

Drawer from Case of Culpeper-type Microscope

Drawer from the case for Culpeper-type microscope, made by William Rothwell. The drawer contains accessories for the microscope including slides, tweezers, lenses and others.