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Cuff-Type Compound Microscope with Accessories and Case, Probably by J. Mann, 1751

Inventory Number 37198


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.37198

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
S Johnson
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection
Object type
Microscope Case
Dimensions
Weight: 2.55kg
Inventory No
37198

Description

Cuff-type compound microscope with body tube, cruciform stage, spring stage, Lieberkühn in a copper alloy can, Lieberkühn carrier, live box, glass dish and glass disc, bull's-eye condenser on a pin, fishplate, glass phial, rectangular glass plate, drawer for accessories, five objectives, seven bone sliders, document, two copper alloy screws, case key and case.