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United Kingdom: England, London / 1877-1895

Microscope

Microscope

The Smithsonian catalogs Microscope as microscope in its Science & Scientific Instruments records.

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Mid-range binocular National microscope with Wenham-type inter-ocular adjustment, coarse and fine focus, inclination joint, circular mechanical stage, sub-stage diaphragm, sub-stage mirror, tri-leg base, and upright wooden case. The inscription on the barrel reads “R. &. J. BECK / 31 CORNHILL / LONDON / 8015” and that around the foot reads “R. & J. BECK LONDON & PHILADELPHIA.” R. & J. Beck began i

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The Smithsonian lists the object under Science & Scientific Instruments and dates it 1877-1895.

Mid-range binocular National microscope with Wenham-type inter-ocular adjustment, coarse and fine focus, inclination joint, circular mechanical stage, sub-stage diaphragm, sub-stage mirror, tri-leg base, and upright wooden case. The inscription on the barrel reads “R. &. J. BECK / 31 CORNHILL / LONDON / 8015” and that around the foot reads “R. & J. BECK LONDON & PHILADELPHIA.” R. & J. Beck began i

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