Simple "West Patent London" Microscope
Item
Title
Simple "West Patent London" Microscope
Description
Many simple microscopes were made around the 19th century to the style of the "Society of Arts" Prize Pattern. Many used this design to create affordable microscopes, therefore very few were signed by the creator and the design differed depending on the manufacturer. The "Cary-Gould" style, simple microscope is made from lacquered brass and is case-mounted onto a fitted mahogany case. The pillar screws into the top of the lid which is permanently attached to the circular stage and arm. The objective lens can be used separately — to work as a simple microscope — or used together to function as a compound microscope. The sub-stage mirror is attached via a pin into the lower part of the pillar. The dissecting pin is attached via a pin to the stage. The mahogany fitted case is secured by two brass hooks on either side of the case. The interior of the case is lined with blue velvet and is organized into compartments to fit the disassembled microscope.
The microscope comes with the following accessories: 1 stage forceps, 3 objectives, 1 cardboard slide (has some damage), 1 live box, 1 ivory disk.
Condition:
Cosmetically: the lacquer brass is stained from age and use. The sub-stage mirror is stained but functional.
Optically: The objective lenses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The microscope is functional.
Cosmetically: the lacquer brass is stained from age and use. The sub-stage mirror is stained but functional.
Optically: The objective lenses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The microscope is functional.
Subject
Microscopes
Creator
Unsigned
Source
http://microscopist.net/FieldR.html, Dean Reynolds Microscope Collection Powerpoint
Publisher
UNC Charlotte
Date
c. 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
Microscope: 4 1/2" (excluding case) 6 1/2" (including case)
Case: 6" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
Case: 6" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
Language
N/A
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
081031
Coverage
London, England