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Lucernal Microscope in Case with Accessories, by W. & S. Jones, London, Late 18th Century-Mid 19th Century

Inventory Number 53924


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53924

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
W & S Jones 30 Holborn London
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Height: 595mm Width: 205mm
Inventory No
53924

Description

The instrument has a tapering wooden body and stands on a wooden board that dovetails into a slot on the top of the case. A drawer contains the parts and accessories. These include the copper alloy fittings for the lens and specimens, eight projection lenses, two adjusting rods, nine ivory sliders and four wooden sliders.