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This is a replica Rara reproduction of a Culpeper Screw Barrel microscope of the first quarter of the 18th Century. The device has a black false leather case with a green lining and numerous acceessories. The microscope itself is disassembled to store in the box and can be reassembled into numerous configurations depending on its desired use. Base is signed "Culpeper" and "Fecit." Three-legged base made of brass, when disassembled, one leg removed and the other two fold together. A nut in the base of the attachable arm used to secure it. At top of arm is a ball mount with a screw into which microscope barrel attaches. A folding arm can be attached to a ring on the arm, and can support a condensor. A wooden handle may be attached to the microscope to use it as a traveling type. Rotating mirror may be attached, along with a pair of slide holding forceps; 2x pair of brass tweezers in box along with key, and 7x eyepieces. Finally, mount for eyepieces available. Slide holders signed "E. Culpeper." Barrel of device signed "Culpeper Fec.t." On the underside of base are the Replica Rara symbol and "No. 26." |
Catalog number |
2014.001.021 |
Notes |
The fasle leather case contains 7x lenses with protective covers, one of which has a polished silver eyepiece and a case. There is a wooden handle with a threaded brass cap that can be inserted into the barrel of the microscope to convert it for handheld use. There are also included a mirror, a pair of tweezers, a key, a brush with plastic handle, a u-shaped piece with threaded end, and a small mount with places for a female threaded attachment and an eyepiece but no spot for handle of mirror. Finish spotless. The microscope when in the standing model consists of a folding base which breaks down into two parts, a condensor on an adjustable arm, a pair of tweezers, and stage forceps. It has a bone or plastic eyepiece which had been glued into a socket, the glue has come undone and the eyepiece has broken. There appears to be a piece missing. The base of the device is signed "Culpeper" on one leg and "Fecit" on another. |
Lexicon category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Lexicon sub-category |
Optical T&E |
Collection |
Benyo Microscope Collection |
Search Terms |
microscope Microscopy Compound Simple microscope Europe European European microscope England English Britain |
Accession number |
2014.001 |