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  Microscope Lamp

  The lamp is made from brass and cast iron. The instrument stands on a cast iron circular stand which is painted black. The circular column is connected to the base and holds the lamp via an arm. The lamps height can be adjusted by loosening the thumbscrew and adjusting the height along the column. The glass and brass reservoir is connected to the burner and has a blue glass chimney with a white porcelain shade which is removable. The shade is held by a circular attachment which stands adjacent to the column and can be adjusted vertically by a thumbscrew located at the bottom of the arm.
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  Watson & Son Microscope Lamp

  The lamp is made from brass and blackened metal. The instrument stands on a circular base which is signed "Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London. W.C." Connected to the base is a square column, on which the lamp is attached by an arm. The lamp can be adjusted vertically by the column and thumbscrew by loosening the thumbscrew and adjusting the height. The glass reservoir holds the oil and there is a small, circular glass plug which can be removed to add fuel. Above the reservoir is the burner. The instrument also consists of wick adjustment wheel which is stamped "E. Miller & Co." The chimney has a removable blue glass window for emitting the light when using it with a microscope.
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  Microscope Lamp

  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.