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George III Withering Type Travelling Botanical Microscope
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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George III Withering Type Travelling Botanical Microscope

18th century
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Here we have a rare peice of scientific equipment in the form of a George III Withering type pocket travelling botanical microscope, invented by Dr. William Withering (1741-1799) and presented in it's original Morroco leather fitted case.

c1785

Size: 65mm

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote. 

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Georgian Brass Pocket Microscope to the 18th Century.

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8475
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Here we have a rare peice of scientific equipment in the form of a George III Withering type pocket travelling botanical microscope, invented by Dr. William Withering (1741-1799) and presented in it's original Morroco leather fitted case.

c1785

Size: 65mm

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

 

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Georgian Brass Pocket Microscope to the 18th Century.

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A Georgian brass travelling botanical microscope featuring three circular stages alongside its original red textured leather cylindrical case.
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Archive I A Georgian brass travelling botanical microscope featuring three circular stages alongside its original red textured leather cylindrical case.

George III Withering Type Travelling Botanical Microscope

Archive II A Georgian brass travelling botanical microscope featuring three circular stages alongside its original red textured leather cylindrical case. View II
Archive III A Georgian brass travelling botanical microscope featuring three circular stages alongside its original red textured leather cylindrical case. View III
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

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A Georgian brass travelling botanical microscope featuring three circular stages alongside its original red textured leather cylindrical case.
George III Withering Type Travelling Botanical Microscope
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A Georgian brass travelling botanical microscope featuring three circular stages alongside its original red textured leather cylindrical case.
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Devised by physician and botanist William Withering in the late 18th century, these compact brass instruments were engineered for naturalists to dissect and examine botanical specimens directly in the field.

These instruments were manufactured from solid brass pillars and stages fitted with optical glass lenses, traditionally accompanied by a red or black morocco leather covered paperboard outer case.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned brass structural columns, simple friction-fit or screw-thread stage height adjustments, optical glass lenses, and natural surface patination or lacquer wear.

A historical pocket microscope functions as a decorative curio piece when placed on a gentlemans library desk, within a glass display cabinet, or alongside leather-bound volumes on a bookshelf.

Dust gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth; avoid abrasive chemical polishes which strip historical brass patination, age lacquer, or scratch sensitive optical elements.
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