Lens Magnifier

Item

Title

Lens Magnifier

Description

The instrument has three horn-framed lenses, each with a different strength. The lenses are hinged on a joint that allows them to be swiveled out for observation. They can also be used together when the instrument is closed as there is a small lens cut out.
Condition:

Cosmetically: The instrument is in good condition, with no chips or cracks, but the outer case is scuffed.
Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The magnifiers are functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1800s

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

Lens Magnifier: 2 1/4" closed, 3 3/4" extended

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

100725

Coverage

Unknown

Item sets

Microscopes

Tags

Horn
glass
Microscope Accessory
Magnifier
Magnifying Glass
Lens Magnifier
19th century