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Microscope (detail)
This is a detail of a brass microscope made around 1825, probably by David Davis, a scientific instrument maker based in London between 1816 and 1830.
The detail shows the top of the body tube. It is inscribed 'D. Davis/London'.
This type of microscope derives from the 18th-century side-pillared instrument and is constructed is such a way that it can be folded into its box: hence it is known as a 'chest microscope'.
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000-190-001-059-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland T.1979.39 |
Date: |
c. 1825
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Material: |
Brass. Inscription: D. Davis London
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Dimensions: |
340 mm H
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What: |
Microscope, compound
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Who: |
Arthur Frank Microscope Collection D. Davis, London (Name engraved on microscope) David Davis, London, England (Maker)
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England, London
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Description: |
Chest microscope in brass, with 2 single lens objectives, livebox, fishplate, ivory stage plate, hand magnifier and case, signed by David Davis of London, c. 1825
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References: |
- Nuttall R. H., Microscopes from the Frank collection, 1800-1860. Jersey Channel Islands: A. Frank, 1979, p 29
- Nuttall, R.H. (1979): "Microscopes from the Frank Collection 1800 - 1860"
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