optical bench with photomicrographic accessories
Date: 1914
Inventory Number: 1996-1-0652a
Classification: Microscope Accessories
Dimensions:bench with accessories: 32 x 48 x 11.5 cm (12 5/8 x 18 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
DescriptionThese Zeiss accessories are for use with the photomicrographic apparatus.
The cast iron optical bench (1996-1-0652a) has a triangular profile and sits on a wooden platform. The platform is painted black and has four bun feet. The feet are made of hard rubber and are cracked.
Each accessory sits on a pillar above a triangular saddle foot that mates with the optical bench. A knurled thumb screw is attached to each foot and locks the instrument in position on the bench.
The accessories on the optical bench are:
1996-1-0652b: condensing lens with iris diaphragm. A large sliding collar is attached. The lens is marked "7(5) cm" and "Ic."
1996-1-0652c: lens marked "f = 40 cm."
1996-1-0652d: lens marked "f = 25 cm." White circular sticker on the foot is marked "6."
1996-1-0652e: bracket (or saddle) to hold a water chamber. White circular sticker on foot is marked "2."
1996-1-0652f: horizontal microscope body with revolving nickel-plated, quadruple nosepiece. The white circular sticker on foot is marked "8."
1996-1-0652g: Vertical pillar offset from center of saddle foot and having a socket to take additional apparatus. White circular sticker on the foot is marked "12."