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Screwbarrel Microscope, by Wilson?, English, Early 18th Century?

Inventory Number 47088


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.47088

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
? Wilson
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay.
Primary inscriptions
None
Object type
Microscope Case
Dimensions
Height: 46mm Width: 117mm Depth: 66mm Weight: 195g
Inventory No
47088
Accession Number
1944-1/694

Description

Screwbarrel microscope. A small wooden case covered with fish skin that has a hinged lid and copper alloy clasp. It is lined with green velvet. It has five compartments that contain the accessories for a screwbarrel microscope. Case contains 5 bone sliders, 1 ivory eyepiece, 1 ivory and copper alloy handle (2 fragments), 1 ivory objective holder with a copper alloy arm, 4 objectives with ivory caps, 1 lens, 2 retaining rings, stage forceps, 1 small decorative fragment with a gold coating.