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

MAKER:SWIFT

MODEL: 'PRESENTATION MICROSCOPE'

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c.1877

THE SWIFT 'BEST' STAGE FORCEPS

swift stage forceps
swift stage forceps



swiftpres stage forcepsswift stage forcepsThe stage forceps is a very common accessory often supplied with 19th century microscopes. This model was referred to by Swift as the 'Large Best Stage Forceps' and has a cork-filled casing at the opposite end from the forceps. It can attach to the hole on either side of the top plate of the mechanical stage, or either hole on the side of the limb. Holes in the casing allow one to pin objects to this side. The stage forceps serves to hold an opaque object like a leaf or insect. It has two little buttons to open the spring leaf which when released, holds the object. This device works best with soft and and thin objects. Hard and/or larger objects are better held by a three pronged or 'mineral' forceps or, for small hard objects, a small 'stage vice'.