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Simple Toy Microscope, French, c. 1875-1900

Inventory Number 14435


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.14435

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Deposited by the Royal Microscopical Society with their collection.
Primary inscriptions
Each objective is inscribed with power: "1", "2", "3"
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Metal
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 57mm Height: 115mm Weight: 130g
Inventory No
14435
Accession Number
1970-101/part

Description

Good quality toy of the later 19th Century. A copper alloy pillar with mirror, eyecup, and stage attaches to top of the carrying box. Accessories: 3 objectives, glass stage disc