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

The microscope has a heavy circular base and the body tube screws into the ring bracket at the top of the pillar. There is a concave mirror, three-button objective, hand magnifier, stage forceps, tweezers, and scalpel and dissecting needle. There is also a spacer to screw between two objectives and a small brass copper alloy can containing a mount with a tiny Plano-convex lens. The box is fitted mahogany lined with blue velvet.

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