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probably made in England

Microscope
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This brass simple and compound microscope (pictured here with its fitted leather-covered case) was made between 1800 and 1850, probably in England. It is unsigned.

The microscope has one lens objective and a stage condenser, which magnifies available light on to the stage. It is known as the second form of Withering's botanical microscope, as it was recommended by Dr William Withering (1741-99), a physician in Birmingham and member of the Lunar Society.

Botanical microscopes such as this came into vogue from the mid 18th century, as all branches of natural history became fashionable, a fashion which lasted well into the 19th century.

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