Compound Microscope

Made:
1855-1860 in Manchester
maker:
John Benjamin Dancer

Microscope by J.B. Dancer. Engraved on base: "J.B. Dancer Optician Manchester"

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1969.6
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
microscope: 410 mm x 215 mm x 222 mm,
case: 430 mm x 260 mm x 230 mm,
type:
compound microscope

Parts

drawer of glass slides

drawer of glass slides

Drawer containing 12 glass slides. Part of box for microscope by J.B. Dancer. Engraved on base: "J.B. Dancer Optician Manchester"

Object Number:
Y1969.6/3
type:
drawer of glass slides