TABLE-MOUNT MICROTOME FOR PREPARATION OF THIN SECTIONS
Stock Number: 8099
$395.
For sale, a fine lacquered brass 19th century microtome for preparation of thin sections for microscope slides.
Dimensions
3" x 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" (8 x 6 x 7 cm)
Circa
c 19th century
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
TABLE-MOUNT MICROTOME FOR PREPARATION OF THIN SECTIONS, probably English, 19th century. This fine lacquered brass instrument measures 3\” x 2-1/2\” x 2-3/4\” (8 x 6 x 7 cm) and has a cylindrical specimen chamber with calibrated long screw to drive the specimen forward, and side clamp screw to lock it in place for slicing across the flat top. The fine screw makes 40 rotations for 1\” of travel, and each rotation is subdivided into fourths. The table clamp permits rigidity plus portability. In very fine condition.
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Dealer information
TESSERACT
David and Yola Coffeen both have enjoyed academic careers, as planetary astronomer and as linguist/educator. But since 1982 (yes, 1982!) they have been full-time dealers in early scientific and medical instruments, under the name Tesseract. Selling primarily by catalogue (over 100 issued so far) they also have a web presence at www.etesseract.com, and can be contacted at [email protected].
