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Drum Microscope, by Benjamin Martin, London, c. 1760

Inventory Number 40113

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40113

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
B. Martin London
Dimensions
Diameter: 65mm Height: 254mm Weight: 287g
Inventory No
40113

Description

The body tube is covered with green vellum stamped with the maker's name. The mounts for the eyepiece and snout are turned wood and brass. The outer cylinder is covered with rayskin and holds the circular, brass stage and the substage mirror. The instrument stands on a brass foot.

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