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Simple Compass Microscope with Accessories and Case, English, c. 1725-50

Inventory Number 49025


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49025

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
None
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Height: 23mm Width: 113mm Depth: 40mm Weight: 83g
Inventory No
49025
Accession Number
1944-1/689

Description

A copper alloy ring on the end of an arm has an internal thread to take an objective. An ivory handle screws to the other end of the arm. Stage forceps on a Steel pin are mounted on a compass joint on the arm. The accessories are two objectives, one in a Lieberkuhn, stage forceps and a black and white disk. The case is softwood, covered with black fish skin, and lined with green silk.