- 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.
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