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Reflecting Microscope in Case with Accessories, by John Cuthbert, London, Dated 1826

Inventory Number 53180


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Lent by the Royal Microscopical Society. Presented by Douglas Skinner, April 1935
Primary inscriptions
"J. Cuthbert London 1826" signed on barrel
Physical material
Brass
glass
ivory
Dimensions
Height: 262mm
Inventory No
53180

Description

Copper alloy reflecting microscope with a concave mirror objective and a Huygenian eyepiece fitted in either end, on folding tripod base onto which a compass hinge attaches the barrel. Extending from the nose of the barrel is triangular rack work that holds the spring-loaded stage, a condenser, and a Plano-concave mirror. This is stored in a fitted mahogany case with a key, this contains accessories comprising three concave mirror objectives, two Huygenian eyepieces, three Lieberkühn's, stage forceps, copper alloy tweezers, a stage cup, a stage clip, eight glass discs, an ivory slider and two pins for stage work.