Microscope Lamp
Item
Title
Microscope Lamp
Description
The lamp is made from brass, metal and cast iron. The instrument stands on a splayed tripod base which is weighted, with the stand of the instrument connected to one of the legs. The rectangular base of the lamp seems to be made from blackened metal and acts as a well for oil. There is a small cap on the base which screws open to pour in the oil or paraffin. The instrument can be adjusted vertically by unscrewing the thumbscrew on the post and adjusting the height. The lamp also has a magnifier attachment via an arm and gimbal. The thumbscrew on the side of the magnifier allows the magnifier to be tilted and adjusted.
Condition:
Cosmetically: The base has some tarnish but the brass is in good condition.
Optically: The lens is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Cosmetically: The base has some tarnish but the brass is in good condition.
Optically: The lens is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Subject
Microscope Accessory
Creator
Unsigned
Source
Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint http://www.arsmachina.com/lamp1297.htm
Publisher
UNC Charlotte
Date
c. 1800s
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
Height: 11 1/2" tall
Base: 5 1/2" x 4" x 1"
Base: 5 1/2" x 4" x 1"
Language
N/A
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
180512
Coverage
Unknown