Cary-Gould type Monocular Microscope
Item
Title
Cary-Gould type Monocular Microscope
Description
The instrument is a Cary-type folding-foot brass microscope. This is an unusual design of the Cary- type. Traditionally, the microscope attaches to the lid of the case, acting as a base for the microscope. In this design, however, the microscope is free standing. The body-tube, stage, and mirror are detachable, and the microscope has coarse adjustment. The case is made from mahogany, and the interior is lined with blue velvet. The case is separated into compartments for the objectives and accessories. The case is secured with two brass swing clips.
The microscope comes with the following accessories: 7 objectives, 1 eyepiece, tweezers and a dissecting needle.
Condition:
Cosmetically: The microscope has some marks and stains from use. The mirror has age damage to the reflective surface.
Optically: The lens are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The coarse adjustment works well and the microscope is functional.
Cosmetically: The microscope has some marks and stains from use. The mirror has age damage to the reflective surface.
Optically: The lens are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The coarse adjustment works well and the microscope is functional.
Subject
Microscopes
Creator
Unsigned
Source
Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint
Publisher
UNC Charlotte
Date
c. 1825-1850
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: 7 1/2" tall
Case: 5 1/2" x 4" x 1 1/4"
Case: 5 1/2" x 4" x 1 1/4"
Language
N/A
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
101122
Coverage
France