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"Improved" Huxley-Type Dissecting Microscope

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Title

"Improved" Huxley-Type Dissecting Microscope

Description

The brass Huxley-type dissecting microscope can function both as a simple or compound microscope by using one or multiple objective lenses. The instrument stands on a tripod base, with two of the curved legs angled and the rear leg standing vertical. The circular stage is made from glass and is painted black. The substage mirror is connected to the rear leg and is set in a gimbal. The arm is connected to a column which extends from the rear leg via a rack and pinion mechanism. The thumbscrew connects to the rear leg controls the coarse focusing by moving the arm closer or further from the stage. The objective lens sits in a circular cut out of the arm, directly above the stage. The microscope has a wooden chest-style case with a lower interior drawer, which holds the accessories. The case is secured by a lock and push mechanism.

The microscopes comes with the following accessories: 3 objective lenses, 1 pair of scissors, and brass live box.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The brass is in good condition, with only some scratches to the black-painted stage.
Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The microscope is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

Circa 1863

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: 3 3/4" closed, 6 1/4" extended.
Case: 7 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 6 3/4"

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

180519a

Coverage

Unknown

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