Large binocular microscope

Large binocular microscope, with folding stand, serial no. 6179, by R. & J. Beck, 31 Cornhill, London, England, 1860-1870.

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56776
Materials:
body tube, brass, limb, brass, stage, brass, stand, brass, discs, glass and prism, glass
Measurements:
overall: height 495 mm
body tube, minimum: length 250 mm
interocular distance, minimum: length 55 mm
top of tube support to stage: height 247 mm
stage: diameter 134 mm
stand, table to compass joint: height 177 mm
foot: length 140 mm
pillars: height 140 mm
type:
compound binocular microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)