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Stage and Body of Drum Microscope, by G. Oberhaeuser, Paris

Inventory Number 49730


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Dimensions
Diameter: 40mm Height: 171mm Weight: 335g
Inventory No
49730
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

The upper part (stage and body) rotate on a heavy cylindrical drum. The brass body tube is adjusted by sliding it within a brass collar mounted on a heavy arm attaching it to the pillar. The fine focus is by a mill-edged screw at the top of the pillar.