Microscope lamp

Maker
1. Swift & Son (estab. 1853, closed 1968)
2. E Miller & Co
Date
Circa 1890
 Description
Single burner kerosene microscope lamp and stand with glass chimney, ceramic shade and a glass reservoir with ground glass stopper. Lamp base with bull's eye condenser attached to column with a heavy cast foot and carrying ring at top. Brass construction. Timber storage case.

The chimney was added by a Medical History Museum curator.
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Object detail

Maker
Other Maker
Swift & Son (estab. 1853, closed 1968)
E Miller & Co
Date
Circa 1890
Medium
coated brass, glass, ceramic, cast iron and surface finishes, timber
Measurements
28 x 13.7 x 12.6 cm
Accession Number
MHM00037
Credit line
Previously The University of Melbourne Collection, gift of Dr Walter D Counsell, 1967
Inscriptions
maker's mark ▫ reservoir and stopper marked: 'SWIFT & SON. LONDON W.C.'
maker's mark ▫ burner stamped: 'E.MILLER & CO MERIDAN CONN.'
maker's mark ▫ shade marked: 'J SWIFT & SON UNIVERSITY OPTICAL WORKS 81 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD LONDON W.C. REGISTERED'
Object Type
accessories
equipment
Medical History Museum Category
Scientific Equipment
Museum
Medical History Museum

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