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Student Drum Microscope

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Title

Student Drum Microscope

Description

The Martin-type microscope is made from brass and has a circular base. The substage mirror is located in a circular cut out beneath the circular stage. The sub-stage mirror can be rotated by a thumbscrew on the side of the microscope. The instrument has a hinged magnifier above the cut out that contains the stage, and can be maneuvered to catch the light. Coarse focusing is achieved by sliding the body-tube closer and further from the stage. The wooden case is designed along a "coffin" style and is secured by brass swing hooks. The case has compartments to hold slides and accessories.

The microscope comes with the following accessories: 3 objective lenses (1 with "2" stamped on it), 1 cardboard slide titled "Bout de patte de...", and forceps.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The brass has signs of age and wear. The sub-stage mirror has stains and cracks on the surface.
Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The microscope is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2763T/lots/1169

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1850-1900

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: 6" closed, 7 3/4" extended
Case: 6 1/2" x 3" x 2 1/4"

Language

French

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

180521

Coverage

France

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