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J. Swift & Sons Histological Compound Microscope

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Title

J. Swift & Sons Histological Compound Microscope

Description

The compound microscope is signed "J. Swift & Son. London. Patent 24960" on the base and the initial design was for Histology (the study of tissues.) The serial number "1275" is shown on Traviss-type mechanical stage. The base has four legs, with the back two on a swivel hinge so that it can collapse to fit inside the case. The draw-tube has a triple objective nose piece that revolves when needed. Coarse focusing functions via a rack and pinion mechanism that moves the body-tube closer or further from the mechanical stage. The thumbscrew on the top of the limb controls the fine focusing. The square stage measures 3.75" with engraved grid on surface. The stage has a sliding mechanism to position and secure the specimen. The sub-stage Abbe condenser has a iris diaphragm that functions via a rack & pinion vertical adjust. The dia plano-concave mirror is fixed onto a universal mount. The microscope comes with a fitted mahogany case with brass key and fittings. The interior of the case has compartments to hold the objectives and parts of the dismantled microscope.

The microscope comes with the following accessories: 2 objectives with brass canisters, signed "1 IN J. Swift & Sons London W." and " 1/5 IN J. Swift & Sons, London W," 4 glass slides and 2 ocular lenses.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The microscope is in very good condition retaining the lacquered brass. The sub-stage mirror is also in good condition with no stains.

Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.

Mechanically: The microscope is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

J. Swift & Son

Source

http://www.antique-microscopes.com/photos/swifthist.htm, Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1897

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: 11" closed, 13 1/2" extended
Case: 12 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 5 3/4"

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

080902

Coverage

81 Tottenham Court Road, London, England

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