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Drum with Stage for Compound Microscope, by W. Burucker, German, c. 1800

Inventory Number 40200


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchase
Primary inscriptions
"W. BURUCKER."
Dimensions
Diameter: 38mm Height: 110mm Weight: 15g
Inventory No
40200
Accession Number
1979-10

Description

Pasteboard drum with a brass spring-stage. The drum is covered in decorated paper, has a window above the stage over which is the word BURUCKER in gold lettering. The drum houses the field lens.