T. H. McAllister N.Y.
The Popular Model Microscope
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From the 1872 price list: Popular microscope: somewhat more than 10 in. high; base of iron lackered, with uprights to receive axis on which the body inclines; tube of brass, with extension draw-tube, milled head, fine adjusting focus : stage of brass, with springs to hold object, and with diaphragm plate beneath : stage forceps attached to stage ; mirror mounted with universal motion on jointed bar. With following accessories: one eye-piece; one achromatic objective, separable; magnifying powers, 50, 75, 150 and 200 diam. ; in neat upright walnut case, with handle .................................................................. $25.00 |
Note that the coarse focus is fusee chain driven
The similar but larger Student's Model microscope is shown elsewhere on the website as is the larger Professional Model
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