Drum compound monocular microscope and accessories

Maker
1. Dolland
2. E Wrench
Date
Circa 1820
Description
Drum compound monocular microscope with rack and pinion coarse adjustment, circular stage set in body and a single objective lens. Magnifying glass attached to stage. Brass construction. The microscope comes with a case and accessories.
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Object detail

Maker

Dolland

E Wrench

Date

Circa 1820

Medium

brass, glass, paint

Measurements

26.8 x 8 x 6.2 cm (microscope)
8.1 x 27.5 x 14 cm (case)

Accession Number

MHM00035

Credit line

Previously The University of Melbourne Collection, purchased 1970

Inscriptions

maker's mark ▫ case marked: 'E. WRENCH 6 GRAYS INN TERRACE LONDON'
specifications/maker's mark ▫ objectives marked 1 to 4
specifications/maker's mark ▫ slides marked 1 to 6

Object Type

equipment
instruments/microscopes

Medical History Museum Category

Scientific Equipment

Museum

Medical History Museum