Compound monocular microscope with extendable pillar

Compound monocular microscope with extendable pillar, clamp and two side legs, for aquarium use, by Nachet and Son, 17 rue St. Severin, Paris, France, 1863-1875.

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56745
Materials:
lenses, glass, body tube, brass, body tube support, brass, pillar, brass, clamp, brass, clamp screw, brass, condenser lens legs, brass, condenser lens arm, brass, blackened and support, brass, blackened
Measurements:
overall: height 345 mm
body tube: length 235 mm
body tube: diameter 24 mm
pillar, closed: length 275 mm
leg: length 115 mm
condenser lens stand: height 122 mm
condenser lens arm: length 127 mm
type:
aquarium microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)