Ross research microscope, London, England, 1871-1900

Made:
1890-1900 in London
maker:
Ross and Company
Compound monocular microscope

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Compound monocular microscope
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Compound monocular microscope, with the Schroeder fine adjustment, serial no. 5003, by Ross, London, 1890-1900

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56496
Materials:
lenses, glass, body tube & limb, brass and stage & stand, brass
Measurements:
overall: 460 mm x 185 mm x 290 mm, 5.84kg
type:
compound monocular microscopes with schroeder fine adjustment
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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Ross research microscope, London, England, 1871-1900

Ross research microscope, London, England, 1871-1900

Compound monocular microscope, with the Schroeder fine adjustment, serial no. 5003, by Ross, London, 1890-1900


Andrew Ross was a famous microscope maker who helped found the Microscopical Society of London (later the Royal Microscopical Society). This compound microscope by the Ross family of microscope makers had the Schröeder fine adjustment added to it in 1888. Ross’s company continued after his death under the leadership of his son.

Measurements:
overall: 460 mm x 170 mm x 287 mm, 5.838 kg
Materials:
lenses, glass , body tube & limb, brass and stage & stand, brass
Object Number:
A56496 Pt1
type:
compound microscope