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Cary-Gould type Monocular Microscope

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Cary-Gould type Monocular Microscope

Description

The instrument is a Cary-type folding-foot brass microscope. This is an unusual design of the Cary- type. Traditionally, the microscope attaches to the lid of the case, acting as a base for the microscope. In this design, however, the microscope is free standing. The body-tube, stage, and mirror are detachable, and the microscope has coarse adjustment. The case is made from mahogany, and the interior is lined with blue velvet. The case is separated into compartments for the objectives and accessories. The case is secured with two brass swing clips.

The microscope comes with the following accessories: 7 objectives, 1 eyepiece, tweezers and a dissecting needle.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The microscope has some marks and stains from use. The mirror has age damage to the reflective surface.

Optically: The lens are clear and functional.

Mechanically: The coarse adjustment works well and the microscope is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1825-1850

Contributor

Laura Burgess

Rights

Texts and images from this collection may not be used for any commercial purpose without prior permission from the Graduate Office, UNC Charlotte.

Relation

N/A

Format

Microscope: 7 1/2" tall
Case: 5 1/2" x 4" x 1 1/4"

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

101122

Coverage

France

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