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Interference Phase-Contrast Microscope with Accessories and Case, by C. Baker, London, c.1955

Inventory Number 13433


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
C. Baker
Provenance
Presented by the National Vegetable Research Station, Wellesbourne, in 2012. RMS-MHS Collection of Twentieth-Century Microscopes.
Primary inscriptions
Maker's label or stud on box door: 'C. Baker | London'.
Other inscriptions
TONY'S NOTE: Supposed & intended to have come in 2002 but evidently didn't as it's part of the most recent 2012 batch ... not sure how to record this (the presentation date to MHS is 2012 but the inst was in RMS hands in 2002 ...) ...
Inventory No
13433
Accession Number
2012-2

Description

A Baker Series 4 stand incorporating the phase-contrast system designed by F. H. Smith. Model or serial number 1/256. Grey enamel finish. With four eyepieces, six objectives and objective canisters, viewing telescope, sub stage iris diaphragm, goniometer and leather-coated accessories case. In wooden case with carrying handle and key on string, the maker's blue-enamelled metal stud on the box door. Together with instruction booklet dated 1955.