1.040
| dc.creator | Nairne & Blunt. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2012-02-07T13:52:35Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2012-02-07T13:52:35Z | |
| dc.date.created | About 1780. | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012-02-07 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This "chest" microscope, a variation on the Cuff model, has a square section pillar hinged to the base of the box. The body-tube fits into a ring at the top of the pillar and can be lifted for packing. The stage focusing is by means of a long screw on the side. A rotating mirror is attached to the pillar by means of a swinging arm. The whole instrument, with accessories (objective lenses, sliders, fish plate) fits into the mahogany case. Signed: Nairne Blunt London. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2152.3/344 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartof | London instrument makers Edward Nairne (1726-1806) and Thomas Blunt (d. 1823) formed a partnership and conducted business at 22 Cornhill from 1774 to 1793. One of the innovations introduced by Edward Nairne was the "Chest Microscope," which provided the instrument with more portability. | |
| dc.subject | Biology | |
| dc.subject | British Firms | |
| dc.subject | Microscopy | |
| dc.subject | Optics | |
| dc.title | 1.040 | en_US |