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Compound Microscope, by Smith Beck & Beck, London, 1865

Inventory Number 35661


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
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).