Charles Collins "Bockett" Microscope Lamp
Item
Title
Charles Collins "Bockett" Microscope Lamp
Description
The microscope lamp has a brass base and tall post with adjustable holders for glass reservoir, chimney and a swiveling adjusting magnifier. The adjustable magnifier would have been used to direct the light on to the specimen or mirror.
Condition:
Cosmetically: The instrument is in good condition with the magnifier, glass reservoir and wick still intact.
Optically: The magnifier is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Cosmetically: The instrument is in good condition with the magnifier, glass reservoir and wick still intact.
Optically: The magnifier is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Subject
Microscope Accessory
Creator
Charles Collins
Source
Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint http://microscopist.net/CollinsCSr.html
Publisher
UNC Charlotte
Date
c. 1867
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 Lamp: 9 1/2" tall
Language
English
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
090212a
Coverage
157 Great Portland Street, London, England