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  Cary-Gould style Microscope

  The monocular microscope is designed along the Cary-Gould style and mounted on the top of the orginal mahogany case. The compound microscope can be dissembled to fit into the fitted case. The limb is connected to an inclination joint that allows for the microscope to be angled for observation. The square fixed stage has two stage clips connected by pins and are detachable. The body-tube and objective are screwed into each other which is then screwed into the circular arm. The circular arm has a small bullseye condenser connected via a gimbal limb which makes it easy to maneuver. Coarse focusing functions via the sliding mechanism of the stage. The case has compartments lined with velvet to hold the different components of the microscope. The majority of the case has a wooden interior and the case is secured by two brass swing hooks.
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  Cary-Gould style Simple Microscope

  The Cary-Gould style microscope is made of lacquered brass. The simple microscope has a circular support pillar that screws into the top of the case, which acts as the base. The coarse focusing is achieved by extending the arm higher or lower via a rack and pinion mechanism. The fixed stage is detachable to fit the microscope into the case and has two stage clips to secure the slides. Unusually, the microscope does not have a substage mirror. The mahogany case is fitted to hold the instrument. The case has sections to hold various accessories, and the inside of the lid is lined with purple velvet. The top of the lid has a brass fixture for the pillar to screw into. The case is secured with two swing clips.
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  Cary-Gould Style Microscope

  The small compound and simple monocular microscope retains its original gold lacquer. This Cary-Gould type microscope includes a fitted case which acts as the base. The microscope base is a ball and socket joint which is connected to the arm. The concave mirror is connected to the arm, and the body-tube screws into an circular extension of the arm. The limb mounted bulls-eye condenser and stage forceps are detachable and can be connected to the stage through small holes. The stage is focused by rack and pinion via a thumb screw located at the end of the body-tube. The microscope can be used as a compound microscope by using the body-tube and eye piece; however, the objective lenses can be screwed into the arm to change the function to a low-power simple microscope. The microscope can be disassembled and fit into the case for easy portability. The original mahogany box has a functional lock and key. The microscope arm is attached to the inner right side of the case.
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  Cary-Gould type Monocular Microscope

  The instrument is a Cary-type folding-foot brass microscope. This is an unusual design of the Cary- type. Traditionally, the microscope attaches to the lid of the case, acting as a base for the microscope. In this design, however, the microscope is free standing. The body-tube, stage, and mirror are detachable, and the microscope has coarse adjustment. The case is made from mahogany, and the interior is lined with blue velvet. The case is separated into compartments for the objectives and accessories. The case is secured with two brass swing clips.