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'Cary Gould-type' Pocket Microscope by Cary, London, C.1830
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'Cary Gould-type' Pocket Microscope by Cary, London, C.1830

19th century
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A 'Cary-Gould Type' pocket microscope, London, c.1830. Engraved 'Cary, London' to the limb.

This type of pocket microscope attained enormous popularity in the 1820-1850s. William Cary was a noted instrument maker and an apprentice of Jesse Ramsden. Charles Gould who worked for Cary designed this microscope specifically for the amateur naturalist to meet popular demand, ingeniously using the case as its stand. It became widely used and was copied by other leading makers.

This instrument is a miniature pocket example, with the tube measuring just 7.5cm high. The whole dismantles quickly to fit into its tiny case. There is a slightly concave mirror which has a dink to the glass (please see photographs) but remains intact. Accessories include a slide, extra lenses, spear etc. The tapering tube is of the type common at the time to larger microscopes. Everything fits neatly in the small mahogany case lined with blue velvet.

DIMENSIONS

Box:-

Width: 9.5cm

Depth: 8cm

Height: 3cm

Microscope Tube:-

Height: 7.5cm

Diameter of eye piece: 2cm

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Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Pocket Microscope to the 19th Century.

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

This type of pocket microscope attained enormous popularity in the 1820-1850s. William Cary was a noted instrument maker and an apprentice of Jesse Ramsden.

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Charles Gould who worked for Cary designed this microscope specifically for the amateur naturalist to meet popular demand, ingeniously using the case as its stand.
Harrington Antiques

It became widely used and was copied by other leading makers.

fig 1. A small early 19th-century lacquered brass pocket microscope mounted onto the rim of its fitted mahogany storage box.
fig 1. 'Cary Gould-type' Pocket Microscope by Cary, London, C.1830

This instrument is a miniature pocket example, with the tube measuring just 7.5cm high. The whole dismantles quickly to fit into its tiny case. There is a slightly concave mirror which has a dink to the glass (please see photographs) but remains intact. Accessories include a slide, extra lenses, spear etc. The tapering tube is of the type common at the time to larger microscopes. Everything fits neatly in the small mahogany case lined with blue velvet.

DIMENSIONS

Box:-

Width: 9.5cm

Depth: 8cm

Height: 3cm

Microscope Tube:-

Height: 7.5cm

Diameter of eye piece: 2cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Pocket Microscope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224507
Dealers Internal Ref
8002
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Archive I A small early 19th-century lacquered brass pocket microscope mounted onto the rim of its fitted mahogany storage box.

'Cary Gould-Type' Pocket Microscope by Cary, London, c.1830

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A small early 19th-century lacquered brass pocket microscope mounted onto the rim of its fitted mahogany storage box.
'Cary Gould-Type' Pocket Microscope by Cary, London, c.1830
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Designed in the early 19th century, the Cary Gould-type microscope is a compact, portable compound microscope engineered to screw directly into its mahogany fitted case for stability during field research.

These instruments were predominantly constructed from lacquered brass with precision optical glass lenses, housed within velvet-lined mahogany transit cases that served as the base platform.

Authentic examples feature precision screw-thread mountings on the wooden case edge, rack-and-pinion focusing mechanisms, fine brass casting, and often bear maker engravings such as Cary, London.

A compact scientific instrument functions effectively as a curio display piece on an office desk, curated shelf, or styled alongside leather-bound books in a study.

Preserve the original lacquer and patina by dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive metal polishes, chemical solvents, or excessive humidity exposure.
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