General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Brass and glass.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

15.2 cm

Width

4.6 cm

Height

N/A

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Physics

Category

Light & electromagnetic radiation

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Amadio

Country

England

State/Province

Unknown

City

London

Context

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

Period

Unknown

Canada

Owned and used by William H. Hicks. He was a co-founder of, and served as the Principal of, the McGill Normal School (now McGill University) in Montreal, from 1870-1884. (See ref.1 for more info. about the owner)

Function

To inspect biological samples in detail. Often used in the field because of its' compact size and ease of use.

Technical

Simple microscope made by a well known Italian maker who worked in London, England. The microscope was probably made using parts such as tubes and lenses, fabricated by near-by specialty manufacturers/makers.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Mfr's name inscribed in script near eyepiece: 'J. Amadio/ 7. Throgmorton St. [?]./ London.'

Missing

Glass in nose ocular. From CA of 12/27/2001 by Matthew Bruce: Yes - lens at end of arm is missing

Finish

Brass - lacquered.

Decoration

N/A