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Compound Microscope with Accessories and Case, by William Ladd, London, 1864

Inventory Number 51150


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Lent by the Royal Microscopical Society.
Primary inscriptions
"W. Ladd, 11 & 12, Beak street, Regent Street"
Inventory No
51150

Description

Compound Microscope with Accessories and Case. The Ladd's 'Student's Microscope' has a stand composed of tubular struts which support a straight limb. The body and substage assembly are moved on rackwork on the limb. Focusing is a by chain winding around a spindle controlled by a knurled knob. Accessories include an eyepiece and two objectives in cans. Fitted case is mahogany with carrying handle to top.