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A 'Cary-Gould Type' pocket microscope, London, c.1830. Engraved 'Cary, London'.


William Cary was a well known London instrument maker who had been apprenticed to Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800). One of Cary's men, Charles Gould, designed a pocket microscope in the 1820s to satisfy the wave of interest in natural history.


The microscope arises from the shaft which is screwed into the top of the box when closed. All the elements are lacquered brass. The shaft is signed ‘Cary London’ and functions as a rack and pinion focussing to the stage. All parts of the microscope unscrew with ease to be stored within the mahogany box.


There are a few accessory elements absent from the original set, such as the slides, however the core elements remain to the set.


Dimensions (of box)


Width: 12.75cm


Depth: 11.25cm


Height: 3.5cm


 


Delivery


UK Mainland: FREE


International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

  • Period: c.1830
  • Sold
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 3.5cm (1.38in)
    • W: 12.75cm (5.02in)
    • D: 11.25cm (4.43in)