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Simple Microscope with Accessories and Case, by Banks, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 34683


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34683

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Banks
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection
Primary inscriptions
Banks 441 the Strand Invt.
Other inscriptions
1508 stamped on the arm F. R. Cooke is written inside the box
Object type
Microscope Case
Dimensions
Height: 31mm Width: 116mm Depth: 94mm Weight: 182g
Inventory No
34683

Description

Simple microscope by Banks, comprised of a stage with a pin, a plane mirror in a horseshoe mount and a square pillar with a rack and pinion mechanism that has an arm with a ring. Case also contains 2 bone sliders, three objectives, a live box, tweezers and stage forceps. The case has a hinged lid with hook fasteners and is lined with velvet on the inside.