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COMPOUND BAR-LIMB MICROSCOPE WITH A 'CAPTAIN PERRY' ARM

MAKER:SWIFT

MODEL: 'PRESENTATION MICROSCOPE'

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THE SWIFT 'MINERAL' STAGE FORCEPS

swift stage forcepsswiftpres stage Mineral forceps
swift stage forceps

The three-pronged or 'Mineral' forceps provides for holding hard or irregularly-shaped objects. The forceps can be opened by pushing the triangular piece furthest from the points forward, or closed by pulling it backwards. Hard small objects are better held by a small 'stage vice'.