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Description |
Replica Rara reproduction of John Cuff microscope of the 17th Century in rectangular wooden case; brass tripod style base with three legs supporting circular frame with a condensor attached to center; legs are held together with brass triangular piece with detailed etching; rotating mirror hangs below the frame on etched brass arm; drawtube and stage attach around a tube on the base; adjustment by knob on bottom of drawtube assembly; at top of tube, eyepiece screwed into place; side of assembly signed "W.R. Fecit;" 6X other eyepieces in drawer in bottom of box; also included are: 1 X fishplate, 1 X magnifying lens, 3 X botanical slides, 1 X pair of tweezers, 1 X pair slide forceps, 1 X brush. |
Catalog number |
2014.001.028 |
Notes |
The case has an elaborately etched lock plate which does nothing for its authenticity. The back of the box has a deep cut in it. This was done intentionally so that the device could fit. The finish on the bix is quite clear and the lock functions. There are three drawers in the case. Two small ones at the top which are both empty. The bottom drawer contains 5x lenses and 1x eyepiece which may be attached to the microscope, along with 3x botanical slides, 1x glass tube with two corks in either end, 1x slide forcep, 1 pair tweezers, 1x fish plate, 1x lens in bell shaped holder, 1x brush, 1x leaflet. The microscope itself is monocular and can be assembled into numerous configurations. The device has a tripod base with two wooden rings surrounding the connection to the tube. Both wood rings are split. The finish if very bright with some tarnishing. Lens is set in a wooden eyepiece with a second glass lens at the base of the tube. Rotating mirror on bottom has its own mounting arm. tube adjusted vertically via a small knob. Metal tab inside lower portion of tube has rusted. |
Lexicon category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Lexicon sub-category |
Optical T&E |
Collection |
Benyo Microscope Collection |
Search Terms |
microscope Microscopy Europe European European microscope Compound Britain England English |
Accession number |
2014.001 |