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Microscope (detail)

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probably made in London

Postcard of Microscope (detail).
000-190-001-059-C
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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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Online ID: 000-190-001-059-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1979.39
Date: c. 1825
Material: Brass. Inscription: D. Davis London
Dimensions: 340 mm H
What: Microscope, compound
Subject:
Who: Arthur Frank Microscope Collection
D. Davis, London (Name engraved on microscope)
David Davis, London, England (Maker)
Where: England, London
Event:
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
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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