Scientific instrument - Culpepper Compound Microscope, 18th Century. Drawer from microscope's oak case, containing assorted slides ( to .12)... Microscope with lignum (wood) base, two-tier baluster-shaped brass tripod supporting cardboard and lignum main body. Shagreen (shark skin or rough leather) covered outer tube, with lignum cap. In wooden (oak) Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965.

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