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Cuff-Type Compound Microscope in Case with Accessories, by John Gilbert, English, c. 1765

Inventory Number 44431


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.44431

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection
Primary inscriptions
" John Gilbert at the Marinier in Poslern Row, Tower Hill, London. Makes all sorts of Mathematical, Optical and Philosophical Instruments" inside the door of the case
Object type
Microscope Drawer
Inventory No
44431

Description

Cuff-type microscope with a cylindrical pillar by Gilbert. The microscope stands on a wooden platform with a drawer containing accessories comprising five objectives, a talc box, six sliders, a frogplate, spring stage, Lieberkühn, ivory drawer knob and two glass circles all stored in a case.