Microscope Museum

Collection of antique microscopes and other scientific instruments

 

     

       

Watkins & Hill (London, England)

Listed below are most microscopes, mechanical stages, lamps and/or other items pictured in the catalogues of this maker or retailer (for which I have a copy), including the information about the year each image appeared and a brief description.

 

Image

Catalogue’s publication year

Observations from the catalogue

Watkins & Hill’s catalogue (c1880)

Best compound microscope

Watkins & Hill’s catalogue (c1880)

Cloth microscope or linen prover

Watkins & Hill’s catalogue (c1880)

Compound microscope

Watkins & Hill’s catalogue (c1880)

Compound microscope of a compound form

Watkins & Hill’s catalogue (c1880)

Small size compound microscope