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

Inventory Number 87664

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.87664

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Cary
Provenance
Deposited by the Royal Microscopical Society with their collection.
Primary inscriptions
'Cary London'
Inventory No
87664
Accession Number
1970-101/part

Description

A small Gould-Type microscope comprising a pillar and body tube made of lacquered brass. There are three objectives marked 1-3. Also present are stage-forceps, a live box, a sub stage mirror, and one bone slider (not mentioned in Turner). Mahogany box case is lined with blue velvet and has a boss on the inside of the case for fitting the microscope pillar into.

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