Microscope

Object Name:

Microscope

Object ID:

1993.067.01

Creator:

King, John Jr. (1797-1876) -- Instrument Make

Place of Origin:

Bristol, England

Date:

1838

Description:

Microscope, brass, stamped "Improved Compound Microscope / by KING, / BRISTOL." on one of three swiveling legs. In mahogany case along with several brass-mounted lenses, mirror, 11 glass slides with specimens, five blank glass slides, wick, and other accessories, and original printed instruction booklet with diagram of parts and handwritten list of specimens on slides. Brass nameplate on top of cover, engraved "R. Johnson, / 1838" in script.

Printed paper label inside case: "CHRONOMETERS / accurately Rated by Solar & Sidereal Observations / John King, Junr, / OPTICIAN, / Mathematical & Philosophical Instrument / Maker, / 2 Clare Street, Bristol. / INSTRUMENTS REPAIRED."

Material:

Metal
Brass
Glass
Wood
Mahogany

Dimensions:

H-15.75 W-3.1 D-6.75 inches

Provenance:

Said by donor to have been purchased and used by his grandfather, Dr. Thomas Wheat (1821-1895), who was born in Candia and practiced in Manchester, NH.

Credit Line:

Gift of Dr. Parker Wheat

People:

Wheat, Nathaniel, Wheat, Parker, Wheat, Thomas (1821-1895), King, John Jr. (1797-1876)

Subjects:

Microscopes, Medical equipment and supplies, Scientific equipment