Microscope

Add to album

This brass simple and compound microscope (pictured here in its fitted case) was made between 1800 and 1825, probably in England. It is unsigned.

The microscope has eight single lens objectives and two lieberkuhns. In operation, it is mounted on a pillar on the lid of the case.

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.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-100-104-261-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1979.33
• Date: 1800 - 1825
  Between 1800 and 1825
  
• Material: Brass
  Microscope, simple / compound
  
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 145 mm x 265 mm
  
• What: Microscope, simple / compound
  
• Subject:
• Who: Arthur Frank Microscope Collection
  Ellis (Eponym)
  
• Where: England
  
• Event:
• Description: Simple and compound Ellis aquatic microscope in brass, with 8 single lens objectives, 2 lieberkuhns and case, unsigned but thought to have been made in England, 1800 - 1825
  
• References:
  • Adams, George, Essays on the Microscope. 2nd edition, London: 1798, p 124: 'Ellis Simple or Aquatic Microscope' 
  • Nuttall, R. H., Microscopes from the Frank collection, 1800-1860. Jersey Channel Islands: A. Frank, 1979, p 26 
  • Nuttall, R.H. (1979): "Microscopes from the Frank Collection 1800 - 1860" 
• Translations:
• Related Records: