Lennie Edinburgh Microscope
Item
Title
Lennie Edinburgh Microscope
Description
The brass compound microscope stands on a claw-foot base which is attached to the dual side limbs. The limbs end in an inclination joint which allows it to be angled for observation. The rotatable circular stage has two movable stage clips that can be moved vertically along the stage. The stage also has room for attachments, however, there are none with this instrument. Beneath the stage is an iris diaphragm which can be adjusted by rotating. The sub-stage mirror sits in a gimbal and can be rotated to catch the light. Coarse focusing is achieved by a rack and pinion mechanism which is controlled by the dual thumbscrew on either side of the pillar. Fine focusing is controlled by a small thumbscrew at the bottom of the body-tube. The microscope is signed "Lennie Edinburgh" on the base. The instrument comes with a stand-alone bulls-eye condenser which can be disassembled to fit into the case. The mahogany case is fitted and contains compartments to hold the dissembled microscope and its accessories. It has a interior draw that has a section to hold slides. The case has a brass carry handle and is secured by a lock and key, however, the key is not present with the instrument.
The microscope comes with the following accessories: 3 eyepieces, 2 objectives with canisters: marked on lids "SIXTH" and the other with "INCH", 1 live box and 1 articulated bulls-eye condenser.
Condition:
Cosmetically: The brass is in good condition with only some stains on the foot and body-tube from age and use. The sub-stage mirror is in very good condition with no scratches or marks.
Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Cosmetically: The brass is in good condition with only some stains on the foot and body-tube from age and use. The sub-stage mirror is in very good condition with no scratches or marks.
Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Subject
Microscopes
Creator
Lennie Edinburgh
Source
Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint
Publisher
UNC Charlotte
Date
c. 1879
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: 14 1/4" closed, 17" extended
Case: 11 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 7"
Bullseye Condenser: 12 1/4" extended
Base of Condenser: 2 3/4" diameter
Case: 11 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 7"
Bullseye Condenser: 12 1/4" extended
Base of Condenser: 2 3/4" diameter
Language
N/A
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
101212
Coverage
Edinburgh, Scotland