Instrument - Beck microscope used by Henry Morton Marshall and Peter Renou, R & J Beck, c.1875-1880

Historical information

Henry Morton Marshall was a doctor who worked in Gundagai until 1900. Born in England, he worked with King Thakambal in Fiji and worked at the goldfields in northern Victoria before settling in Gundagai.

Physical description

Microscope in wooden case. Base of microscope is engraved with the text 'R & J. BECK/LONDON/7733'. Microscope has a brass, roughly horseshoe shaped base brass plate, and brass handles and fittings. A circular mirror is attached just above the base. Microscope is stored in a wooden case, the lid of which is engraved with the text 'M. RENOU'. The case contains 16 additional parts for the microscope, including additional lenses and a mirror. The inner edge of the base is engraved with the text 'ELLIOTT BROTHERS AGENTS SYDNEY'.

Inscriptions & markings

'R & J. BECK/LONDON/7733'; 'M.RENOU'

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