"Cary-Gould Style" Compound Microscope
Item
Title
"Cary-Gould Style" Compound Microscope
Description
The Gould-Cary style microscope — when assembled — is case mounted and the pillar screws into the top of the case. The substage mirror is connected via a gimbal and pin which allows for maneuvering to catch the light as well as easy removal from the microscope. The square fixed stage has a small bullseye condenser and specimen clip attached via a pin. The body-tube and objective lenses are attached via a screwing mechanism and can then be attached to the arm. Coarse focusing is controlled by the thumbscrew located next to the stage and uses a rack and pinion mechanism. The mahogany case is fitted and has compartments for the dissembled parts of the microscope. The interior of the lid is lined with blue velvet and the compartments are made from wood. The case is secured by two brass swivel hooks at the front of the case.
The microscope comes with the following accessories: 1 live pot, 1 bullseye condenser, 1 specimen clip, 1 objective, a pair of non original tweezers and a dissecting needle.
Condition:
Cosmetically: The lacquered brass has spots from age and use. The substage mirror has stains and is cracked from age.
Optically: The lenses are functional.
Mechanically: The microscope is functional.
Cosmetically: The lacquered brass has spots from age and use. The substage mirror has stains and is cracked from age.
Optically: The lenses are functional.
Mechanically: The microscope is functional.
Subject
Microscopes
Creator
Unsigned
Source
Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint
Publisher
UNC Charlotte
Date
c. 1880
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
<p>Microscope: 11 1/2" closed (including case), 9 1/4" closed (excluding case), 13" extended (including case), 11" extended (excluding case) <br />
Case: 6 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 2"</p>
Case: 6 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 2"</p>
Language
N/A
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
090112
Coverage
Unknown