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Wollaston Microscope, Attributed to Cary, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 32038


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.32038

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Cary
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Brass
Dimensions
Height: 135mm Width: 66mm
Inventory No
32038
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Wollaston diaphragm and focusing substage lens; screw focusing arm; mechanical stage; two Wollaston lenses with dust-caps; with mahogany box (lid missing).