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When and where was the microscope invented?

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When and where was the microscope invented?
Hans and Zacharias Janssen invented the first microscope in what is now the Netherlands around the year 1600. Before making their invention, the father-and-son duo worked as eyeglass makers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of microscopes.
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Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope
Located in Norwich, GB
Small Victorian monocular field microscope Brass framed monocular field microscope house in
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Antique 1890s English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Seibert Witzlar Microscope, app. 1920
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful antique microscope by German manufacturer of precision equipement Seibert Witzlar. Was
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Vintage 1920s German Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Microscope cloth counting glass by Casartelli
Located in London, GB
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester. Circa 1910. In original
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Rare Antique Engraving of Microscopes, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A true Representation of sveral microscopes with some objects (..)'. Print of
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Print of a Lucernal Microscope, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Adams' Lucernal Microscope'. Print of a Lucernal Microscope. This print
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

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