Microscope Lamp

Item

Title

Microscope Lamp

Description

The lamp is made from brass, metal and cast iron. The instrument stands on a splayed tripod base which is weighted, with the stand of the instrument connected to one of the legs. The rectangular base of the lamp seems to be made from blackened metal and acts as a well for oil. There is a small cap on the base which screws open to pour in the oil or paraffin. The instrument can be adjusted vertically by unscrewing the thumbscrew on the post and adjusting the height. The lamp also has a magnifier attachment via an arm and gimbal. The thumbscrew on the side of the magnifier allows the magnifier to be tilted and adjusted.
Condition:

Cosmetically: The base has some tarnish but the brass is in good condition.
Optically: The lens is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.

Subject

Microscope Accessory

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint http://www.arsmachina.com/lamp1297.htm

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

Height: 11 1/2" tall
Base: 5 1/2" x 4" x 1"

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

180512

Coverage

Unknown

Item sets

Microscopes

Tags

Cast iron
Brass
Metal
Lamp
Magnifier
Microscope Accessory
Microscope Lamp
19th century
glass