RefNo | MOB/012 |
Level | Item |
Title | Microscope after Antoni van Leeuwenhoek |
Date | 20th century |
Description | A replica of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek's simple microscope in silver coloured metal, together with a wooden case with perspex sliding lid. Created by Hans Kornberg (1928-2019) FRS. |
Extent | 1 instrument |
ObjectName | Scientific Instrument |
Materials | Metal |
Dimensions | 100 mm (length) |
AccessStatus | Open |
Provenance | Exact provenance unknown, likely donated to the Society by the creator Hans Kornberg |
URLDescription | Digital version available on The Royal Society Picture Library |
URL | https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-8491 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8438 | Leeuwenhoek; Antoni van (1632 - 1723); tradesman and microscopist | 1632 - 1723 |