Microscope, made by John Benjamin Dancer, Manchester, c.1860, for James Joule. Substage condenser attached to moveable stage, moved by 2 screws diagonally. Coarse focussing by rack and pinion; fine by screw at side of lens column. With 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 inch lenses and eye piece. With trade lable in case.
Details
- Category:
- Scientific Instruments & Research
- Object Number:
- Y1997.6.7.1
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown) and glass
- Measurements:
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Overall: 380 mm x 219 mm x 190 mm,
- type:
- compound microscope
- credit:
- Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society