- Subject
- Microscopy
- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection
- Object type
- Microscope Case
- Dimensions
- Height: 34mm Width: 103mm Depth: 64mm Weight: 138g
- Inventory No
- 48544
Description
Pocket botanical microscope. A square copper alloy pillar takes the main body of the microscope, which has three swivelling lenses. A circular stage has an arm with a square hole to slide onto the pillar and a round hole for stage forceps. The wooden oval shaped base has a square hole into which the pillar slots and a round hole for the mirror. The plane mirror setting is contained in a horseshoe mount with a peg to slot into the microscope's base. The wooden case has a hinged lid with hook fasteners, a fish skin coating and a green velvet lining. The case also contains 3 bone sliders, stage forceps, a pin on an Ivory shaft and a small copper alloy peg.
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