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Compound Microscope, by W. Dixey, London, Mid 19th Century

Inventory Number 49448


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"W.Dixey / Optician / 241. Oxford Street, London"
Dimensions
Diameter: 95mm Height: 275mm Width: 105mm
Inventory No
49448
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Compound microscope consisting of a stage mounted on a base, a barrel and objective and an eyepiece.

A stage stands on two brass pillars on the circular weighted base.

A barrel with objective and a superstage condenser lens is mounted on the sleeve on an articulated arm.

Compound eyepiece which pushes into the brass body tube, which is held in a brass sleeve. A vertical pillar extends from one side of the circular stage, which carries an arm which supports the optical components.