Microscope, hand

Description

Late seventeenth century hand microscope in brass with four powers in rotating wheel, with adjustable spike for holding specimen, also with a mahogany box, made in the late 17th century

Museum reference

T.1925.11.1

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Microscope, hand, Box

Production information

Unknown, Manufacturer

Date

Late 17th century

Materials

Brass, Mahogany

Physical description

Brass / mahogany box

Exhibitions

• Microscopes: Nature Revealed (29 Mar 2019 - 15 Sep 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland