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Description is exactly The small student drum-shaped compound microscope is signed "J. H. Steward. Optician. London" on the base. The company was located at 406 Strand, London in 1856 and they became opticians to "Her Majestys Government and the National Artillery Associations." The microscope has a draw-tube which slides up and down to focus, a fixed circular stage and a circular substage mirror attached by small pins on either side of the microscope. The mahogany fitted case is lined with black velvet and has two original brass swing clips to secure the lid.
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