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T.H. McAllister, 49 Nassau St., New York

1879 Microscope Price List

The Professional microscope is 15 inches high when inclined at an angle for convenient observation; the base and body of brass, finely finished, with extension draw tube. The quick focal adjustment is by chronometer chain, much more uniform and exact than the ordinary rack movement. The fine adjustment is by a delicate micrometer screw moving the entire optical system vertically; glass stage plate movable in every direction; concave and plain mirrors; removable collar beneath the stage for carrying polarizer, parabola, and other accessories. The mounting for objectives is made with the "Society screw" so that the objectives of all first class makers can be used with the instrument.
Professional Microscope Stand with 2 eyepieces....$69

The Physician's microscope is a first class instrument, especially adapted for the use of medical men. It is very compact in form, but capable of receiving all the accessories usually desired. The main tube of the body is about six inches long, thus enabling an observer to use the microscope with ease in a vertical position, so often necessary when fluid objects are on the stage; the total height from the table to the eyepiece, 11 inches, yet can be increased to the usual height of the large stands by the extension of the draw tube. The focal adjustments are the same as in the Professional microscope; movable glass stage after the construction originated by Zentmayer; concave and plain mirrors; removable collar beneath the stage for carrying polarizer, parabola, and other accessories. Society screw mounting for objectives.
Physician's Microscope stand with 2 eyepieces...$50

The Student's microscope is a neat, serviceable instrument, adapted for a good "working" microscope. It stands 12 inches high when conveniently inclined; the base is of iron, bronzed, of neat design; the body of brass, well finished, with extension draw tube; the quick focal adjustment is by chronometer chain movement, as in the Professional and Physician's microscope stands, and the fine adjustment is by a micrometer adjustment attached to the stage; concave and plain mirrors; removable collar beneath stage for carrying polarizer, parabola, etc., Society screw mounting for the objectives. The Student's microscope is offered with good achromatic French objectives, 1 inch and 1/5 inch, giving every grade of magnifying power from 50 to 450 diameters, complete in walnut case...$43


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