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Simple Aquatic Microscope, by Nairne & Blunt, London, c. 1780

Inventory Number 54964


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.54964

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Miss M. Salmon [sic] Sept 20th 1943 (on piece of blue paper). Standard form Ellis type.
Primary inscriptions
"Nairne & Blunt LONDON" (on stage)
Dimensions
Diameter: 50mm Height: 57mm Width: 136mm Depth: 97mm Weight: 382g
Inventory No
54964
Accession Number
1944-4

Description

The pillar screws into a socket in the centre of the lid. Two objectives both with Lieberkühn's, a watch glass, a mirror in U-shaped frame, stage forceps, copper alloy arm with screw thread. ring with dovetail joint and glass disc. Black fish skin-covered box, lined green velvet.