Accession No

4955

Brief Description

compound microscope, possibly achromatic, used by students at Anglia Polytechnic University, by C. Baker, English, c. 1960s

Origin

England; London

Maker

C. Baker

Class

microscopes

Earliest Date

1960

Latest Date

1963

Inscription Date

Material

metal; glass; plastic

Dimensions

height 375mm; base diameter 205mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Donated on 30 July 1997.

Inscription

“C. BAKER”
“LONDON”

Description Notes

C. Baker electrically powered (mains supply) microscope, used by students in Anglia Polytechnic University. Metal with charcoal paint finish. Circular drum shaped base. Fixed limb. Stage focussing by using a knurled plastic knob. Integral light source. Quadruple nose piece with all lenses, three are Baker the other Meopta. Swivel sight.

Condition good;complete

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