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probably made in England

Microscope
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This brass simple and compound pocket microscope (pictured here mounted on its fitted case) was made between 1825 and 1860, probably in England. It is unsigned.

The microscope has a single lens objectives. Known as the Cary-Gould microscope after its designers, it continued to be sold until well after 1850.

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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