A DISSECTING MICROSCOPE
A DISSECTING MICROSCOPE

POWELL & LEALAND, CIRCA 1847

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A DISSECTING MICROSCOPE
POWELL & LEALAND, CIRCA 1847
the four-legged stand with mechanical stage and slide holder, rack and pinion arm for compound microscope or three simple lenses, two bases, one heavy circular and a tripod with three folding feet, two arms for bullseye lens, all in fitted mahogancy case
16in. (40.5cm.)
Provenance
Purchased by Dr. Alexander Halley, 1847-51
Literature
Stovin, P., 'An unusual Powell & Lealand Dissecting stand', in Queckett Journal of Microscopy, 40, 2005, pp.33-38

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