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Simple Microscope with Case and Accessories, by Charles Chevalier, Paris, 1831-59

Inventory Number 15107


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15107

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Lent by the Royal Microscopical Society in 1970 Presented to the Royal Microscopical Society by Samuel E. Eglinton on the 17th of November 1954
Primary inscriptions
"Charles Chevalier, Ingénieur,Opticien, Palais Royal, 163, Paris" around the mirror
Physical material
Brass
Wood
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Height: 235mm Width: 220mm
Inventory No
15107
Accession Number
1970-101/part

Description

Simple microscope with rotating disc and stage plate, case, four objectives, alternative holder for objectives, glass stage disc, three bone sliders and talc box.