| RefNo | MOB/057 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Compound microscope by Powell & Lealand |
| Artist | Powell, Hugh & Peter Lealand |
| Date | c.1843 |
| Description | Compound microscope on a tripod base, pivoting mounts, a cylindrical limb supporting the optical components, including lenses and stage clips, and an ocular tube screwed onto an arm. Back legs of the base inscribed 'Royal' and 'Society'. Manufactured by Hugh Powell and Peter Lealand. |
| Extent | 1 instrument |
| ObjectName | Scientific Instrument |
| Materials | Brass, glass |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Provenance | In 1842 the Royal Society's Microscope Committee offered a prize of £100 for the best compound achromatic microscope to be delivered to their rooms in Somerset House by May 1843. The prize was awarded in June 1843 to 'Mr Powell', and this is thought to be the prize-winning instrument. |
| URLDescription | Digital version available on The Royal Society Picture Library |
| URL | https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-8460 |