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Compound Microscope Base, by Leon Jaubert, Paris, Mid 19th Century

Inventory Number 51579


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Modele cree our l'Institut populaire" "Leon Taubert / Paris"
Dimensions
Height: 295mm Width: 130mm Depth: 195mm
Inventory No
51579
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Two pillars extend from the weighted horseshoe base to trunions. The limb is attached by joint that allows it to rotate increasing the angles at which the body can be set. The body tube moves on rackwork in a dovetailed groove for focusing. The circular stage has slide clips and supports an articulated arm holding the plano-concave mirror.