- Subject
- Microscopy
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- John Gilbert
- 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.
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