Simple Microscope
Item
Title
Simple Microscope
Description
The microscope is designed along the Antonie van Leeuwenhoek microscope and is made from brass and wood. The brass plate has two small holes for observation. The specimen would be placed on the specimen forceps which are not present with the instrument. The instrument does have a attachment to add forceps. The handle is made from wood.
Condition:
Cosmetically: The brass and wood is in good condition, however, the brass has marks from age and use.
Optically: The instrument is functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Cosmetically: The brass and wood is in good condition, however, the brass has marks from age and use.
Optically: The instrument is functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Subject
Microscopes
Creator
Unsigned
Source
Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint
Publisher
UNC Charlotte
Date
c. 1800-1850
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: 5 3/4" tall
Language
N/A
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
110403
Coverage
England