Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027

Travelling (portable) Microscope, c. 1929

(Reisemikroskop)

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. Travelling (portable) Microscope. c.1929 (Reisemikroskop) Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. Travelling (portable) Microscope. c.1929 (Reisemikroskop)
Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. Travelling (portable) Microscope. c.1929 (Reisemikroskop) Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. Travelling (portable) Microscope. c.1929 (Reisemikroskop)
Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. The Travelling Microscope. c.1929 . In the storage case

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. The Travelling Microscope. c.1929

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. The Travelling Microscope. c.1929 storage case

The 1934 catalog description of this portable microscope is as follows: The stand is of light design, and is equipped with simplified illuminating apparatus S with rack and pinion coarse motion, geared slow motion, and rectangular stage. The foot is designed to fold. The instrument, with the optical equipment and set of working implements 12 40 90, may be furnished in a compact tightly closing oak case with a shoulder strap. The stand is inclinable through 30 degrees, extensible tube with millimeter scale. With 10 object slides, 100 cover-glasses, glass vial for immersion oil in metal box". Accessories included a condenser n.a. 1.2 with iris diaphragm, triple revolving nosepiece, 8x (n.a. 020), 40x (n.a.0.65) and 90x (n.a. 1.25 oil immersion, with iris diaphragm for dark field observation) objectives. 5X and 10X Huygenian eyepieces were also offered.

The mechanical stage was an optional accessory. Total weight about 4.5Kg.


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For the purposes of excursions, congresses, lectures away from home, medical or veterinary investigations in the country, etc. it is often desirable to be able to carry Out microscopic investigations on the spot. The customary working microscopes, owing to their bulk and weight are scarcely adapted for being taken about on journeys and travels. Our travelling microscope has been specially designed for these purposes. The new model embodies further improvements in the matter of lightness and handiness. The weight of the instrument including the oak case with handle and leather strap is only 10 1/2 lbs. The stand conforms in its general contours to the modern Zeiss type and ensures perfect steadiness. It is inclinable and has an illuminating apparatus which can be raised and lowered. For convenience in folding the usual horseshoe foot is replaced by three hinged claw pieces.

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The following was taken from the 1934 Zeiss catalog:

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Dr. Mervin W. Busby

 

 

This microscope was the working instrument of Dr. Mervin W. Busby (c. 1889-1930's, born in Chester PA) who operated a large animal veterinary practice out of Orange VA. The microscope was purchased for this collection from his great-grandson.

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