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Lenticular Pocket Microscope, by Pillischer, London, c. 1860

Inventory Number 54553


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Lent by the Royal Microscopical Society in 1970 Presented to the Royal Microscopical Society by Jacob Pillischer, nephew of Mortiz, 16 April 1902.
Primary inscriptions
"Invented by M. Pillischer Optician London No. 158"
Dimensions
Height: 48mm Width: 106mm Depth: 60mm Weight: 168g
Inventory No
54553
Accession Number
1970-101/part

Description

An example of the "Lenticular Pocket Microscope" described by Dr Golding Bird 1857. Three Coddington lenses. One glass slide and four mica squares. Inscription on microscope "M. Pillischer London No. 158." Paper label handwritten "No. 164" Wooden two hinged case, with two clasps, and covered in black leather, lined with red silk and velvet. Inside lining in gold lettering "Pillischer Optician 88. New Bond St. London" Paper stickers on outside of case "(164)" "Royal Micro. Society 164".