Microscope, simple and compound

Description

Cary-Gould compound microscope in brass, with 4 single lens objectives, accessories and case, signed by Chadburn of Liverpool, 1845 - 1860, and with trade card inside base

Museum reference

T.1979.71

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Microscope, simple and compound

Production information

Chadburn
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Northern Europe

Date

1845 - 1860

Materials

Brass

Associations

Arthur Frank Microscope Collection
Eponym: Cary-Gould
Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Northern Europe

References

Nuttall, R.H. (1979): "Microscopes from the Frank Collection 1800 - 1860"