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Simple "West Patent London" Microscope

Item

Title

Simple "West Patent London" Microscope

Description

Many simple microscopes were made around the 19th century to the style of the "Society of Arts" Prize Pattern. Many used this design to create affordable microscopes, therefore very few were signed by the creator and the design differed depending on the manufacturer. The "Cary-Gould" style, simple microscope is made from lacquered brass and is case-mounted onto a fitted mahogany case. The pillar screws into the top of the lid which is permanently attached to the circular stage and arm. The objective lens can be used separately — to work as a simple microscope — or used together to function as a compound microscope. The sub-stage mirror is attached via a pin into the lower part of the pillar. The dissecting pin is attached via a pin to the stage. The mahogany fitted case is secured by two brass hooks on either side of the case. The interior of the case is lined with blue velvet and is organized into compartments to fit the disassembled microscope.

The microscope comes with the following accessories: 1 stage forceps, 3 objectives, 1 cardboard slide (has some damage), 1 live box, 1 ivory disk.

Condition:

Cosmetically: the lacquer brass is stained from age and use. The sub-stage mirror is stained but functional.

Optically: The objective lenses are clear and functional.

Mechanically: The microscope is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

http://microscopist.net/FieldR.html, Dean Reynolds Microscope Collection Powerpoint

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: 4 1/2" (excluding case) 6 1/2" (including case)
Case: 6" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

081031

Coverage

London, England

Item sets

Tags

Cary-gould style