McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., Chicago, No. 458

The Scientific Microscope No. 1, c. 1890

McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., Chicago, No. 458. The Scientific Microscope No. 1, c. 1890
McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., Chicago, No. 458. The Scientific Microscope No. 1, c. 1890
McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., Chicago, No. 458. The Scientific Microscope No. 1, c. 1890
McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., Chicago, No. 458. The Scientific Microscope No. 1, c. 1890
McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., Chicago, No. 458. The Scientific Microscope No. 1, c. 1890 signature

 

 

At the time this microscope was produced the McIntosh Battery and Optical Co. of Chicago manufactured several different microscope models. Among these were the New Clinical Microscopes No.'s 1 and 2, the Scientific Microscopes No.'s 1 and 2, and the Professional model. The latter had the unique ability of being detachable and used as a projection microscope (The earliest version of this type of microscope is present in this collection). The Scientific Microscope model No. 1 differed from the No.2 only by being finished entirely in brass. With optics, this microscope was priced at $57.00 in 1895. Some of these microscopes are described in the 1895 catalog of Stereopticons and Sciopticons.

The Mechanism is very perfect and finely finished. The fine and coarse adjustment allow the use of the highest powers. All necessary accessories can he had without extra change. These instruments meet the demand of the PHYSICIAN, SCIENTIST, TEACHER AX.D STUDENT. We call particular attention to the McINTOSH PROFESSIONAL MICROSCOPE, It can be used with the highest powers, or with an attachment as a solar microscope and for photographing or projecting with oblique illumination, This instrument meets a want long felt by Colleges and Schools We keep in stock Accessories, Objectives, Mounting Material, Etc. We also manufacture Lanterns, Views, Etc. Electric Batteries and Electrical Apparatus. SPECTACLES and EYE GLASSES a Specialty. IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN Opera-Glasses. Reading Glasses, Field and Marine Glasses. Barometers, Thermometers, Hydrometers, Etc. Largest and most complete stock in the West. MCINTOSH BATTERY AND OPTICAL CO..

The McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., Chicago. The Scientific Microscope No. 2

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