Hand-held microtome

Maker
Carl Zeiss AG (estab. 1846)
Date
1865
 Description
Consists of dial in centimetre markings, marker arrow turned by knob, on barrel with spring mechanism, with disc base.
Hand held microtomes were introduced about 1865 It was possible to produce excellent sections of controlled thickness

Object detail

Maker
Date
1865
Medium
Metal and synthetic.
Measurements
8.9 x 7.95 cm
Accession Number
MHML00037
Credit line
Previously University of Melbourne Collection, on loan from Mr D Burr
Object Type
instruments/microscopes
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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