Microscope Lamp
Item
Title
Description
The lamp is made from brass and cast iron. The instrument stands on a cast iron circular stand which is painted black. The circular column is connected to the base and holds the lamp via an arm. The lamps height can be adjusted by loosening the thumbscrew and adjusting the height along the column. The glass and brass reservoir is connected to the burner and has a blue glass chimney with a white porcelain shade which is removable. The shade is held by a circular attachment which stands adjacent to the column and can be adjusted vertically by a thumbscrew located at the bottom of the arm.
Condition:
Cosmetically: The brass has some tarnishes and the base shows signs of wear.
Optically: The glasses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Cosmetically: The brass has some tarnishes and the base shows signs of wear.
Optically: The glasses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.
Subject
Creator
Source
https://www.microscopeinternational.com/product/english-oil-lamp-microscope-illumination-antique/ Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint
Publisher
Date
c. 1850-1925
Contributor
Rights
Texts and images from this collection may not be used for any commercial purpose without prior permission from the Graduate Office, UNC Charlotte.
Relation
N/A
Language
Identifier
180518
Coverage
England