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  Carpenter & Westley Field Microscope

  The compound microscope is made from brass and can be dissembled to fit into its original mahogany case. The pillars rack work is signed "CARPENTER & WESTLEY, 24 Regent St, London." The pillar screws into the weighted circular base. The lower section of the pillar has an inclination joint which allows the microscope to be angled. The body-tube is secured to the objective by a screw function, after which it can then be attached to the cantilevered arm. The coarse focusing is achieved by rack and pinion mechanism which moves the stage vertically. The stage is spring-loaded which allows the specimen to be secured beneath the fixed clip attachments and the lower section. The plano-concave substage mirror is slotted into the pillar via a pin and is set in a gimbal. The instrument has a small stage bullseye condenser which is attached to the stage via a pin. The mahogany case has fitted compartments that hold the dissembled parts of the instrument. The base is fitted beneath the compartment draw and is secured by a hook. The lid's interior is lined with faded purple velvet which helps protect the instrument. The case is secured by a lock and key; however, the key is not present with the instrument.
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  Simple Field Microscope

  The microscope consists of a glass cylinder capped with brass ends. An object pin with a brass knob is inserted into the lower brass end. The instrument has two optic lenses to allow for magnification.
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  Botanical Field Microscope

  Complete boxed botanical field microscope which can be disassembled to fit into the case. The case acts as the microscope stand, and the kit includes a mirror, mounted dissecting tweezers, forceps, 3 objective lenses and 1 stage. The fitted case is wooden and lined with red velvet on the inside. There is a circular section in the middle of the lid to screw in the microscope. The case is secured with two swing clips.
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  Simple Field Microscope

  This Georgian miniature brass field microscope has a turned ivory handle, specimen pin, and a pair of lenses that screws into the top. The lens arm and handle are hinged to the slotted bar so that the instrument can be folded and fitted into a small case. Popular during the nineteenth century, this microscope is similar to a model produced by W & S Jones, a successful British optician, and manufacturer of scientific instruments. The finish on the microscope is lacquered brass. The microscope has a fitted papier-mâché case that is painted black.