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Vernier Microscope, Manufactured By Beck

Inventory Number 15309


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"BECK / VERNIER MICROSCOPE". "WHITTAM WALKDEN / ENGLAND"
Physical material
Metal
Plastic
Glass
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Height: 370mm Width: 390mm Depth: 180mm Weight: 9.85kg
Inventory No
15309

Description

Vernier Microscope manufactured by Beck. Horizontal metal base with three legs, two with black round feet. The base is fitted with a long large glass stage plate and metal ruler. The vertical stand is adjustable horizontally along metal rods and has metal plate with ruler to one side. Optical tube attached to vertical stand and can be raised or lowered.