- Subject
- Microscopy
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Smith, Beck & Beck
- Provenance
- Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
- Primary inscriptions
- "Smith, Beck & Beck, London" and "4031" and "Universal Microscope"
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 138mm Height: 290mm Depth: 140mm Weight: 1929g
- Inventory No
- 35661
- Accession Number
- 1944-1/77
Description
1. The vertical pillar extends from the edge of the circular brass base. The arm holding the body tube and stage is attached to the pillar on a pivoting joint allowing the instrument to be angled. The stage carries a bull's-eye lens mounted on an articulated arm.
2. Below the stage is a concave mirror and a disc with a single aperture.
3. Detachable Eyepiece.
4. Stage plate with single slide clamp (other clamp missing).
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