simple compass microscope with accessories: five objective lenses

Made:
1775-1785 in England
simple compass microscope with accessories: five objective

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simple compass microscope with accessories: five objective lenses, one is fitted with Lieberkuhn (reflector); and Wilson-type screwbarrel microscope, accessories include six bone slides, ivory container, tweezers, in fitted fishskin case, English, late 18th century. (c.1780)

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A159466
Materials:
fish skin, leather, velvet, copper (alloy), brass, glass, ivory, wood, mica, textile and silk
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 185 mm x 95 mm, , .44kg
screw barrel microscope: 57 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm, ,
compass microscope: 100 mm x 40 mm x 30 mm, ,
type:
compass microscopes
credit:
Glendining