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Solar Microscope and Accessories in Case, by Mann & Ayscough, London, 1743

Inventory Number 34561


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34561

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay in 1944.
Object type
Microscope Case
Inventory No
34561
Accession Number
1944-1/379

Description

Solar microscope by Mann & Ayscough, which breaks down into three sections which include a rectangular mirror and circular plate, cylindrical Condenser tube and Bonanni type spring stage. The accessories include six objectives and five specimen slides, four of which are bone and one is metal and glass. The solar microscope and accessories are stored inside a rectangular fitted wooden case with metal fittings.