Microscope

Object detail

Accession number

1981.4

Maker

C Baker

Description

Microscope - C. Baker, early to mid 19th century. Brass micropscope inside wooden case with top handle. The case has a hinging front door with ket lock. Inside are slots for housing the microscope and its accessories, however these attachments are loose and some broken. Label attached inside case with lens specifications. Microscope is on a tripod attached to square wooden base. Circular mirror near base is able to twist. Entire microscope can angle back and forth. Ten accessory attachments found inside case, but unsure if all belong to this microscope.

Marks

BAKER / 244 High Holborn / London Engraved

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

C Baker. Circa 1840. Microscope, 1981.4. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Microscope Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Optical T&E

Production place

High Holborn London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Health Sciences Technology

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