Binocular microscope with divided objective

Binocular microscope with divided objective, on extraordinary frame with pulleys and weights, invented by Prof. Aubert, signed by H. Westien, German, 1870-1890

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56740
Materials:
base, iron, cast, pillars, brass, body tubes, brass, cross piece, brass, guides, brass, weights, brass and weights, lead, shot, weighted
Measurements:
overall: height 580 mm
body tube: length 397 mm
body tube: diameter 36 mm
pillar: height 480 mm
base: length 355 mm
base: width 247 mm
between pillars: width 230 mm
type:
compound binocular microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)