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History of Science Museum

Simple Compass Microscope in Case with Accessories

Inventory Number 11472


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11472

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Dimensions
Height: 40mm Width: 150mm Depth: 122mm
Inventory No
11472

Description

Simple compass microscope with accessories and attachments in fitted case.

The main object is a simple compass microscope with screw for fine adjustment.

There is a lense of 3 powers with lieberkuhns for simple compass microscope

There is second lense of 3 powers with lieberkuhns for simple compass microscope

There is a third lense of 3 powers with lieberkuhns for simple compass microscope

There is an Ivory slider for simple compass microscope

There is a second Ivory slider for simple compass microscope

There is a simple handle for swivelling forceps, for simple compass microscope

There is a glass slider for simple compass microscope

There is a solid wood fitted case lined with cream velvet and covered with tooled leather.It has a hook fastening to front.It is designed to containthe simple compass microscope, attachments, and accessories"