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Compound Gould-Type Microscope, by Cary, London, c. 1825 - 50

Inventory Number 23918


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Deposited by the Royal Microscopical Society with their collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Cary, LONDON:" engraved on pillar
Dimensions
Height: 178mm
Inventory No
23918

Description

Accessories for a compound microscope, including 1 eyepiece, 1 pillar, 1 arm with ring holder, 3 objectives, 1 stage, 1 substage mirror, stage forceps, specimen forceps, 1 steel scalpel in an ivory handle, 1 steel pin in an ivory handle.