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probably made in England

Microscope
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This simple brass microscope was made in the early 19th century, probably in England. It is unsigned.

The microscope has a single lens, concave mirror and extra large condenser. It is mounted on a scroll brass stand on a mahogany base.

Invented by the Dutchman Nicolaas Hartsoeker, this type of instrument was known as a Wilson screw barrel microscope, after James Wilson of London who popularised the design in England.

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