A COMPARISON OF THE ORIGINAL FORM OF 'NEW MICROSCOPE' OF POWELL & LEALAND WITH THEIR LATER 'No 3' MODEL
MAKER: POWELL & LEALAND
The changes in the tripod are subtle. In the 1843 version, the front feet angled away starting at the inclination joint, but in the number three these two feet extended downward vertically from the joints before angling away.
The changes in the tripod are subtle. In the 1843 version, the front feet angled away starting at the inclination joint, but in the number three these two feet extended downward vertically from the joints before angling away.