Description

A good and rare version of the Schiek compressor (compressorium) by a British maker (perhaps Baker, Watson or Stanley).

Non-reversible, unlike the German and French versions, this compressor has the same bevelled inset glass and hinged worm and screw lever action (pressure type) as the European models. Fine pivoting and rotating upper glass, inset in brass ring (like a microscope mirror) to allow for varying pressure on the coverslip during slide preparation. Full 360 degree rotation of the upper component. 10 x 4 x 4 cm. c. 1860. See  Brian Stevenson’s history and photos (microscope-antiques.com) for more details on compressoria.