Watson & Son Microscope Lamp
Item
Title
Watson & Son Microscope Lamp
Description
The lamp is made from brass and blackened metal. The instrument stands on a circular base which is signed "Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London. W.C." Connected to the base is a square column, on which the lamp is attached by an arm. The lamp can be adjusted vertically by the column and thumbscrew by loosening the thumbscrew and adjusting the height. The glass reservoir holds the oil and there is a small, circular glass plug which can be removed to add fuel. Above the reservoir is the burner. The instrument also consists of wick adjustment wheel which is stamped "E. Miller & Co." The chimney has a removable blue glass window for emitting the light when using it with a microscope.
Condition:
Cosmetically: The brass and metal are in good condition.
Optically: The glass window is in good condition.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Cosmetically: The brass and metal are in good condition.
Optically: The glass window is in good condition.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Subject
Microscope Accessory
Creator
Watson & Son
Source
Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint https://jasonclarkeantiques.co.uk/products/late-victorian-microscope-oil-lamp-by-w-watson-sons-high-holborn-london
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
Height: 12 1/2"
Diameter of Base: 5 1/2"
Diameter of Base: 5 1/2"
Language
English
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
180519
Coverage
313 High Holborn, London
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