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Electric Microscope Lamp with Iris, 20th Century

Inventory Number 11192


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Written on side of object: "MET LS2 9JT"
Dimensions
Height: 290mm Width: 165mm Depth: 85mm Weight: 1.95kg
Inventory No
11192

Description

Instrument is contained within a black metal casing. A light source is contained within one end, and light is channelled via a 45 degree angled mirror down two angled tubes. Two metal pins extend from the side of the body, these control a retractable iris and the location of the light source within the tube. Two rotating dials are located at the base of the instrument.