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Compound Microscope, German, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 45823


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.45823

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay
Primary inscriptions
"I M" in a circle in the base
Physical material
Wood
metal
Paper
Glass
Object type
Microscope Case
Dimensions
Diameter: 120mm Height: 315mm Weight: 319g
Inventory No
45823

Description

Compound microscope. Wooden circular base mounted on three ball feet. Circular spring stage mounted on three legs attached to the top of the base. Mirror in wooden mount is positioned in the centre of the base. Three extending card tubes with wooden collars, the outer tube is covered with a patterned green paper. Wooden eyepiece.