- Subject
- Microscopy
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- William Ladd
- 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.
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