Compound Microscope
Title
Compound Microscope
Creator
Date
Identifier
RDS_treasures_0449.024_Leitz_Microscope.jpg
Description
"E. Leitz, Wetzlar No.21412 (large Stand 1A). B 133x103; H 293; C 340x180x175. 29-10-1891. D. Brass; U-shaped base; circular mechanical stage; double nosepiece; mahogany fitted case; H.H. Dixon’s. Spring loaded cylinder housing on triangular pillar with circular fine adjust 10-50; rack and pinion focus for tube; sub-stage mirror (plain and concave) and condenser; one eyepiece; five objectives (one oil immersion); iris diaphragm; three other condensers; parabolic inflector. Used by Prof. H.H. Dixon and presented by his son, Professor Kendal Dixon in 1986. Letter from Leitz notes that the final assembly was carried out by Lachmanski (no first name) on 29-10-1891."
This description from Mollan, C. (1995). Irish National Inventory of Historic Scientific Instruments. Dublin: Samton Limited, p. 217.
This description from Mollan, C. (1995). Irish National Inventory of Historic Scientific Instruments. Dublin: Samton Limited, p. 217.
Source
RDS Treasures Collection
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Relation
RDS Library & Archives
Format
Instrument
Coverage
1891
Original Format
Mahogany, glass, brass
Physical Dimensions
B 133x103; H 293; C 340x180x175 mm
Collection
Citation
Leitz, Ernst, 1843-1920, “Compound Microscope,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 4, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/3864.