Pocket Handheld Microscope

Title

Description

The pocket simple microscope is made of lacquered brass. The microscope magnifies items 50 times linearly. The design is also known as a "universal" microscope and was popular from the start of the twentieth century. The simple design includes a singular ocular and the slides are held in place via a slot on the lower section of the circular body which is spring-loaded. These types of microscopes were manufactured in France or Germany and due to their low-cost, durability, and simplicity to use meant it was a popular instrument for hobbyists. The original box is made of cardboard and has two compartments to hold the microscope and the slides. The case also has instructions to use the instrument inscribed inside the lid.

The microscope comes with the following accessories: 4 glass microscope plates, 2 with unidentified specimens and 2 with magnification.

Condition
Cosmetically: The lacquered brass is stained from age and use.

Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.

Mechanically: The microscope is functional.

Subject

Microscope

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynolds Microscope Collection Powerpoint.
http://physicsmuseum.uq.edu.au/midgard-pocket-microscope http://www.microscope-antiques.com/waechtertaschen.html

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mather-Mini-Brass-Microscope-Reflecting-Mirror-/352312022224

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1900

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: 1 3/4" tall, 1" wide.
Case: 3" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"

Language

English

Type

Three-dimensional object.

Identifier

090628

Coverage

England

Item sets

Microscopes

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