A Gould-Type Microscope by Youle
English, c.1830/40, signed 'Wm Youle, 79 Leadenhall St, London', rectangular sectioned pillar screws into a boss to top of case, concave mirror pins into the base of column, stage screwed into bracket moved by rack work for focusing, small limb to top with thread to accept the simple lenses or lenses in combination with compound body tube, with other various accessories and slides, in mahogany case with ebony stringing, lock and key, box 16cm x 11cm x 4.5cm
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English, c.1830/40, signed 'Wm Youle, 79 Leadenhall St, London', rectangular sectioned pillar screws into a boss to top of case, concave mirror pins into the base of column, stage screwed into bracket moved by rack work for focusing, small limb to top with thread to accept the simple lenses or lenses in combination with compound body tube, with other various accessories and slides, in mahogany case with ebony stringing, lock and key, box 16cm x 11cm x 4.5cm