Withering's botanic simple microscope

Made:
1790-1800
maker:
William Withering
Withering's botanic simple microscope, English, c. 1795

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Withering's botanic simple microscope, English, c. 1795
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Withering's botanic simple microscope, English, c. 1795. Hinge folding stand integral to wooden mahogany case, accessories include: 2 bone handle iron scalpels and tweezers or forceps. Spare hand lens

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1985-2214/14
Materials:
ivory, copper (alloy), glass, bone, iron, mahogany (wood) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall (open): 100 mm x 225 mm x 60 mm, ,
overall (closed): 30 mm x 125 mm x 65 mm, ,
overall weight: x x , , .115kg
type:
microscope
credit:
National Maritime Museum