Microscope

Description

Cary-Gould brass pocket compound microscope, with accessories and mahogany box with brass plaque on the top with the owner's name, Robert Green, sold by A. McKenzie, London, probably made by a Midlands wholesaler, c. 1840

Museum reference

T.2008.170

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Microscope, Case, microscope, Microscope accessory

Production information

Midlands, England, Northern Europe
Alexander McKenzie, Retailer and claimed manufacturer
Cheapside, London, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1840

Materials

Brass, Glass, Mahogany

Associations

Original owner: Green, Robert, c. 1840 (fl.)

References

A.D. Morrison-Low, ‘The Gentle Art of Persuasion: advertising Instruments during Britain’s Industrial Revolution’, presented at Budapest 2009 (in file)