Culpeper-type compound microscope, named after the innovations introduced by Edmund Culpeper, mounted on a wooden box containing various accessories. Similar to microscope VIII.25. Between the curved arms supporting the body-tube is attached the circular stage, below which lies the illumination mirror. Focusing is by rackwork. Accessories include four objectives. In the box are also two magnifying lenses. Purchased in London in 1828 by Gaetano Mazzoni, who used it for his studies on insects, for which he received a special commendation from the Accademia dei Georgofili.