Engraving of a Culpeper-style microscope (1730) modified by Edward Scarlett (1677-1743). The characteristic feature of this microscope is the three-column support for the body of the microscope. The specimen stage is suspended between the columns. The eyepiece of the microscope is at the top (above "a"). The 8- position ivory slider (third from bottom left) was an innovation of this microscope,along with the wooden base & drawer for accessories,modifications attributed to Scarlett. Edmund Culpeper (1660-1740) was a London instrument- maker. Reference: MICROCOSMOS,page 187 | |
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