A Brass Demonstration Microscope by R & J Beck
A Brass Demonstration Microscope by R & J Beck
circa 1878-1879, by R & J Beck, London/Philadelphia, serial number 10434, comprised of wood, brass, and glass magnifiers, with a mirror and oil lamp, mounted to a wooden base.
11 1/2 in.
A model of this microscope was used by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (Boston, 1809-1894) for demonstrations in the classroom. It currently resides in the Harvard University, Ernst-Lewis Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments.
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: No longer retaining hurricane glass for oil lamp or a magnifier that would be attached at the end post, light surface wear, overall very good condition.
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A Brass Demonstration Microscope by R & J Beck
circa 1878-1879, by R & J Beck, London/Philadelphia, serial number 10434, comprised of wood, brass, and glass magnifiers, with a mirror and oil lamp, mounted to a wooden base.
11 1/2 in.
A model of this microscope was used by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (Boston, 1809-1894) for demonstrations in the classroom. It currently resides in the Harvard University, Ernst-Lewis Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments.
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: No longer retaining hurricane glass for oil lamp or a magnifier that would be attached at the end post, light surface wear, overall very good condition.
