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Compound and Simple Microscope, by H.R. Shuttleworth, London, Late 18th Century

Inventory Number 84858


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Lent by the Royal Microscopical Society. Presented by W.E. Baxter to the Royal Microscopical Society, 1908
Primary inscriptions
"SHUTTLEWORTH LONDON"
Physical material
Brass
etc
Dimensions
Height: 447mm
Inventory No
84858

Description

Folding tripod base carries a triangular pillar on compass mount. The body is on an arm at top of the pillar. The stage has 3 wings and a top retaining ring. There are six objectives are in a rotating disc. A condensing mirror and bracket for a substage condenser are mounted on the lower pillar.