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History of Science Museum

Simple Microscope

Inventory Number 48434


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.48434

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Physical material
Copper alloy
Glass
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Height: 150mm Width: 90mm Depth: 62mm Weight: 403g
Inventory No
48434

Description

Simple microscope. This copper alloy instrument stands on an oval base with a plano-concave mirror mounted at its centre. Four objectives are held in sockets on the base. An arm with a threaded ring is attached to the top of the cylindrical pillar. The stage is carried on a sleeve that can be racked up and down on the pillar for focusing. It has two pinholes and a leaf spring is attached to its underside. The body tube is missing.