American Agriculturist
Compound Microscope
Introduced by Bausch & Lomb in 1879, This small microscope was offered as a subscription premium by the American Agriculturist. The black japanned iron stand has a claw foot and double trunnion supporting a B&L vulcanite stage fitted with an aperture wheel. The nickel plated tube is marked "Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester, NY". There is both a draw tube and rack and pinion focusing. The single sided mirror is mounted on a swinging arm. There is a single eyepiece and a two button objective. Boldly cast on the upper surface of the foot is "American Agriculturist Compound Microscope". Fine condition, lacking one stage clip and the box.
photo of the foot
Price: sold
Contact: Richard Van Vleck - Email: richard@americanartifacts.com
© 2006, American Artifacts, Taneytown, Maryland.
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