Microscopes Collection

Liver Fluke, microscope slide preparation of the whole animal
PM-10632 Liver Fluke, microscope slide preparation of the whole animal. Fasciola hepatica Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

False-coloured SEM (Scanning Electron Micrograph) of a Tardigrade (Tardigrada) amongst moss, from Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. This tardigrade is approximately 0.1 millimetres long

False-coloured scanning electron micrograph of a Thrip's (Thysanoptera) head, the bulging compound eyes can be seen on either side of the head

Pollen grains on the style of a Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), Hoe Grange Nature Reserve, Derbyshire, UK. August

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) pollen grain, false-coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph

Dr Koch in Search of the Rinderpest Microbe at Kimberley (litho)
1597411 Dr Koch in Search of the Rinderpest Microbe at Kimberley (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Stathams combined telescope and microscope (engraving)
733826 Advertisement for Stathams combined telescope and microscope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chemistry Set and Microscope, 1948 (colour litho)
2630067 Chemistry Set and Microscope, 1948 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Beautiful inventions card, microscope (chromolitho)
964009 Beautiful inventions card, microscope (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beautiful inventions: microscope)

Scientific Instrument Maker, John Smith, trade card (engraving)
983989 Scientific Instrument Maker, John Smith, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scientific Instrument Maker, John Smith, trade card)

Advertisement; Parkins and Gotto (engraving)
1606808 Advertisement; Parkins and Gotto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement; Parkins and Gotto)

Magnifying glass and microscopical amusements (coloured engraving)
998550 Magnifying glass and microscopical amusements (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement, Cadburys Cocoa Essence (engraving)
1038485 Advertisement, Cadburys Cocoa Essence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Cadburys Cocoa Essence)

VARIOUS MICROSCOPES
A selection of microscopes Date: 1797

MICROSCOPE / ENC. BRIT
A selection of microscopes

Francois-Vincent Raspail, 1795 - 1878. French chemist, physician and politician. He is recognized as a founder of the cell theory in biology and his use of microscopes

Tab I Troisieme cinquantaine des amusemens microscopiques
Tab. I, Troisieme cinquantaine des amusemens microscopiques, contenant en meme tems une fidele methode de faire un usage adroit, aise et fidele de toutes sortes de microscopes, en forme de lettres

Illustration, microscope, side view

Microscopes and microscopical objects, 1750. I: Wilsons pocket microscope. II: Scroll microscope. III: Tripod microscope - improved form of Marshalls double microscope

Oscillatoria, light microscope view of cyanobacteria

Scientific Conversazione
The Society of Apothecaries holds a Scientific conversazione at their council chamber, Apothecaries Hall, in Blackfriars, London. The evening focused on the use of the microscope. Date: 11 April 1855

Microscope, light passing through lenses and focusing on glass slide, light also reflecting from mirror onto underside of object being viewed, angled view

Tabanidae. Horse Fly

Optical light microscope with camera
Microscope. Computer artwork of a typical optical microscope with a digital camera attached for photography. Below the camera these are the two eyepieces (binocular) for viewing the specimen

Optical light microscope, artwork
Microscope. Computer artwork of a typical optical microscope. Below the camera these are the two eyepieces (binocular) for viewing the specimen

Aquatic microscope, circa 1780 C018 / 7125
Simple aquatic microscope with a sharkskin case, dating from around 1780, England. The objective lens is positioned at the top

Roberts stellar pantograver. This device was invented by British amateur astronomer and engineer Isaac Roberts (1829-1904)

Engraving of a Wilson microscope
Engraving of a Wilson screw barrel microscope (1720), designed by James Wilson, an English optical instrument maker. The microscope is about 1 inch (2.54cm) in diameter & 2 inches (5.08cm) long

Polymer poem written with an AFM
Tiny poem. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of a poem written in polymethylmethacrylate polymer by dynamic plowing lithography (DPL)

Robert Hookes microscope in Micrographia 1665
Robert Hookes drawing of his own compound microscope in Micrographia (1665). The illuminator (left) consisted of an oil lamp with a spherical flask acting as a condenser (G)

Scanning tunnelling microscope head. Physicist Ali Yazdani looking at the head of a variable temperature scanning tunnelling microscope (STM)

Powell and Lealand Number 1 Microscope
Engraving of the Powell & Lealand No. 1 microscope built around the middle of the nineteenth century. It was considered one of the best microscopes ever made & was in continuous production

19th century microscope
Engraving of the Powell & Lealand No.1 single lens microscope built around the mid nineteenth century. It was considered one of the best microscopes ever made & was in continuous production

Atomic force microscope. Television screen (left) displaying a specimen being analysed by an atomic force microscope (AFM, right)

Engraving of a Culpeper microscope (1730)
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

Operator using a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The operating console is seen with a TV monitor and magnified image

Scanning electron microscope. Sample stage (centre) of a combined scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning auger microscope (SAM) and scanning probe microscope (SPM)

Early electron microscope being operated by a researcher. Electron microscopes use the wave-properties of electrons to examine samples at a higher magnification than would be possible using visible

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Microscopes have revolutionized our understanding of the microscopic world, allowing us to explore and unravel the intricate details of various organisms and structures. In the realm of parasitology, microscopes play a crucial role in studying organisms like the Liver Fluke. Through meticulous microscope slide preparation techniques, scientists can examine the entire animal under high magnification, revealing its complex anatomy and life cycle. Venturing into nature's hidden treasures, we encounter mesmerizing creatures like the Tardigrade. In a false-coloured SEM image captured amidst moss from Derbyshire's Peak District National Park, this tiny tardigrade appears larger than life. Measuring just 0. 1 millimeters long, it showcases its resilience and beauty through this digital composite. The Thrip's head presents another captivating sight when observed through scanning electron microscopy. The bulging compound eyes on either side reveal an array of sensory hairs sprouting between individual units called ommatidia. This intricate structure highlights nature's remarkable adaptations for visual perception. It also allow us to delve into botanical wonders such as pollen grains found on the style of a Harebell flower at Hoe Grange Nature Reserve in Derbyshire during August. A false-coloured SEM image reveals stunning details that would otherwise remain invisible to our naked eye. Looking back in history, we witness Dr Koch diligently searching for the Rinderpest Microbe at Kimberley while utilizing early optical microscopes in lithographed illustrations from times past. These images remind us of how far microscopy has come since those pioneering days. From advertisements showcasing Stathams combined telescope and microscope to vintage chemistry sets with accompanying microscopes dating back to 1948; these artifacts reflect society's fascination with scientific exploration throughout time. Even artistry finds inspiration in microscopes as seen in beautiful inventions cards featuring chromolitho renderings or trade cards depicting scientific instrument makers like John Smith engraving their legacy onto history.