Microscope
Robson
Category
Brassware
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Glass
Measurements
108 mm (Length)19 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Newcastle upon Tyne
Collection
Cragside, Northumberland
NT 1225548.1
Summary
Brass tubular microscope with eyepiece which when revolved shows spectrum colours, inscribed 'Robson, Newcastle-on-Tyne', in velvet lined leather box.
Provenance
Armstrong collection. Transferred by the Treasury to The National Trust in 1977 via the National Land Fund, aided by 3rd Baron Armstrong of Bamburgh and Cragside (1919 - 1987).
Marks and inscriptions
Robson, Newcastle-on-Tyne
Makers and roles
Robson , manufacturer