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VIII.55 Compound microscope
Maker: unknown
Place:French
Date:late 19th cent.
Materials:brass
Dimensions:height 155 mm; box 166x72x54 mm
Current inventory:3172
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Compound microscope called a cylinder or drum microscope because of the shape of the base. The body-tube slides in a collar for focusing. The mirror is inserted in the base. An articulated arm holds a bull's eye lens. There are three objectives. Instruments of this type, used mainly for recreational purposes, were inexpensive and thus sold in large numbers.

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