THE ORIGINAL FORM OF 'NEW MICROSCOPE' OF POWELL & LEALAND

MAKER: POWELL & LEALAND

MODEL: 'NEW MICROSCOPE'

DATED: 1843

SIGNED ON THE ARM: 'Powell & Lealand, Makers, London' and also dated '1843'

THIS PAGE: Substage Polarizer

The Powell & Lealand polarizer stores in the accessory case and has two press-fit dust caps that fit on the top and bottom. It has a bayonet fitting and fits into the matching fitting on the bottom of the stage. It contains a calcite Nicol prism. It is in excellent condition with very good lacquer and provides good extinction.