Brief Description

Six drawers each holding six slides of various biological sections. Drawers are made from wood with card base. Some slides have makers name "E WHEELER of LONDON."

History of Object

Microscope slides prepared about 1880 to 1890. Slide depicting longitudinal section of spinal cord displayed on the slide turntable.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and glass.

References

Supplementary file: 3.0

Brief Description

Rectangular wooden block with brass turntable and slide holding clips. Block painted black with mitred top edges.

History of Object

Turntable fitted with slide showing section of spinal cord longitudinal section 31. Used for holding the slide while the ring was painted around the coverslip. Most of the old slides have this ring, which acted as a seal. This item was originally used by the Anatomy Department, University of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (painted) and brass.

References

Brief Description

Kerosene microscope lamp has a brass stand with ring shaped base, glass reservoir with ground glass stopper, single burner and a tall metal chimney. Made by W. Watson and Sons Ltd. London, United Kingdom, c.1880.

History of Object

Micrtome was used by Sir Harry Allen in the Pathology Department, University of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal (painted) and glass.

References

Association file.
Association card: Allen, Harry Brookes, Sir. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Brief Description

Nachet compound monocular microscope with sliding coarse adjustment, screw fine adjustment, rectangular stage, single objective lens and brass construction. Magnifying glass attached to frame. Made by Nachet of Paris, France c.1885.

History of Object

Made by Nachet for T. Gaunt of Melbourne and Sydney.

Materials and Finishes

Brass and glass.

References

Association card: Gaunt, T. Australia, 1885.

Brief Description

Magnifying glass with a brass arm attached to rod and stand. Has a Bill's eye condenser.

History of Object

Magnifying glass used to increase illumination. Associated with the Watson monocular microscope, registration number 24, also magnifying glass registration number 22.2.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished).

References

Brief Description

Five lens pieces in separate cylindrical brass containers. Lens sizes are; 1/5 inch, ? inch, 1 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch. Made by Watson and Son, London, about 1860.

History of Object

These lenses are used with the Watson monocular microscope, registration number 22.2. Objective size ? inch to be found in Watson microscope.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished).

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Watson compound monocular microscope with fine and coarse focus by rack and pinion. Has a fixed mechanical stage, single objective lens, five additional lens pieces and a magnifying glass. Made by Watson and Son, about 1860. Serial number 913.

History of Object

This is an early form of Watson microscope, serial number 913, with a screw and lever fine adjustment. Supplied with a wide range of additional equipment. Objective size 3/2 inch belongs to 'Lenses', registration number 23.15

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Water chamber heat filter with ceramic body and glass sides. Has four screw fittings for dismantling body. Made by Carl Zeiss, Gena, Germany.

History of Object

For use with micro arc lamp. Used by Dr. J.D. Hicks & Ernst Mattei for research into fluorescence microscopy, Melbourne University.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed), synthetic, glass and metal.

References

Brief Description

Zeiss compound monocular microscope with fine and coarse focus by rack and pinion. Has a revolving mechanical stage with single objective lens. Made by Carl Zeiss, Jena Germany c.1903, series number 57482, also has a box with five lens pieces.

History of Object

A model for high class photomicrography with a quick release fitting for the objectives and fittings for the sub-stage condenser systems, one of which is adapted to use an objective as a condenser. Model especially produced for photomicrography.

Materials and Finishes

Brass metal and synthetic.

References

Brief Description

Zeiss monocular microscope with fine and coarse focus by rack and pinion. Has triple revolving nosepiece, mechanical stage and condenser. Made by Carl Zeus, Jena, Germany c.1903, serial number 57465.

Objectives marked:
1. "Carl Zeiss Jena. Homogene Immersion 1/12 n.A 1.3 18088,"
2. "Carl Zeiss, Jena D 22200."
3. "Carl Zeiss, Jena A. 25123

History of Object

Presented to Dr. C. L. Strangman by the residents of Darwin, February 1912. Original agent was C. Baker, 244 High Holborn London.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished, metal and synthetic.

References

Brief Description

Micro arc lamp with metal body, arc rods activated by clockwork mechanism, swiveling lens and cowl. Electrical connections on side fitted with 2 carbon rods. Finished in black, crackle, paint. Made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany c.1930.

History of Object

A small portable arc lamp for use with a microscope when intense illumination is required. See registration number 25 for further details on history.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted) and carbon.

References

Brief Description

Nachet compound monocular microscope with sliding coarse adjustment and screw fine adjustment. Has a rectangular stage with condenser, single objective lens, brass construction and magnifying glass attached to frame. Made by Nachet of Paris, France. Also small microscope case and objective table.

History of Object

Used by Dr. Edward Henry Embley. Donor was his grandson.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished), glass, wood (polished), satin, velvet, leatherette and metal.

References

A.M.A. museum catalogue.
Association card: Embley, Edward Henry, Dr.
Association file.

Brief Description

Watson and Sons simple dissecting monocular microscope, with screw focus adjustment actuated by knurled knob. Has a cast iron base, brass column, plates with grained paper corners mounted on each side of stage and a square stage with glass disc inset. Made by W. Watson and Sons Ltd., London c.1906.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, iron (painted), brass and glass.

References

Brief Description

Zeiss compound monocular microscope, with a U type base, circular stage, gimballed mirror, rack and pinion, coarse focus adjustment and screw for fine adjustment. Unit has plain and concave sides, brass body, steel foot and revolving triple nosepiece. Made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany c.1913. Serial number 62913.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (painted and varnished).

References

Brief Description

Zeiss compound monocular microscope, with slide coarse focus adjustment and screw fine adjustment. Revolving triple nosepiece. Fitted with condenser. Made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany c.1880. Serial number 7800. In fitted wooden box with attachments and containers.

History of Object

Used by Sir Harry Allen in the Pathology Department, University of Melbourne. This equipment would have allowed him to achieve a magnification of 300x to 400x, enabling a different count of 400 cells per minute. Nose piece is a later modification. Note that parts 32.3 and 32.4 (incorrectly labelled on microscope 33, q.v.catalogue sheet), do not belong to this microscope, even though it appears that an objective may be missing. Eyepiece is 32.4; objectives are 32.2 and 33.3

Materials and Finishes

Brass (painted and varnished), glass, wood (polished), metal and velvet.

References

Association card: Allen, Harry Brookes, Sir.
Association file: Allen, H. B.

Brief Description

Ross compound monocular microscope with rack and pinion coarse focus adjustment, screw fine adjustment and single objective lens. Has a square stage with mechanical attachments and sub stage and a separate bull's eye condenser on stand. Brass construction. Made by A. Ross in London, 1889.

History of Object

Objective lens is incorrectly labeled 32.4 (not 33.4). Eyepiece is incorrectly labeled 32.3 (not 33.3).

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Van Heurck compound monocular microscope, with rack and pinion coarse focus adjustment and screw fine adjustment, square revolving stage with mechanical attachment and condenser, revolving triple nosepiece, pack and pinion drive on the draw tube. Made by W. Watson and Sons, London, c.1890. Serial number 4812.

History of Object

Used by Samuel Connor M.B. (Queen's University, Ireland, 1881). Donor was wife of Dr. Ivan Connor.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (painted and varnished) and glass.

References

AMA Museum catalogue.
Association card: Conor, Samuel.
Association file.

Brief Description

Drum compound monocular microscope with rack and pinion coarse adjustment, circular stage set in body and a single objective lens. Magnifying glass attached to stage. Brass construction. Probably made by Dolland of London, c.1820. Comes with case and accessories.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished) and glass.

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Kerosene, microscope lamp, with flat cylindrical metal reservoir and metal chimney, single wick burner, lamp mounted on a square rod with heavy cast base plate. Made of copper and brass.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, copper, synthetic and brass.

References

Brief Description

Single burner, kerosene, microscope lamp with glass chimney, ceramic shade and a glass reservoir with ground glass stopper. Lamp base with bull's eye condenser attached to column with a heavy cast foot and carrying ring at top. Brass construction. Made by J. Swift and Son, London, c.1890.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished), ceramic and glass.

References

Brief Description

Powell and Lealand, compound monocular and binocular microscope with fine and coarse focus by rack and pinion and a square stage with sliding adjustments and condenser. Has facilities for interchangeable nosepiece, (triple or double). Rack and pinion drive for binocular draw tube. Made by Powell and Lealand, London, England before 1864. Stored in a walnut case with side compartments.

Items and inscriptions 38.1 to 38.39:
(.1) Microscope, (.2) Binocular drawtube, (.3) Revolving dual objective nosepiece, (.4) Prism, (.5) Rectangular card container for prism, (.6) Metal mirror with attachment, (.7) Mirror, concave metal, (.8) Container for metal mirror. Lid marked 2 in Lieberkuhn, (.9) Prism with brass attachment, (.10) Slide (Norbert's Test), (.11) Card container - Norbert's Test, (.12) Container for "Jackson's Eyepiece Micrometer", (.13) Eye piece and graticule, (.14) Condenser, (.15) Container for objective, "170mm", marked on lid, (.16) Container for objective, marked on lid "½", (.17) Objective "¼", (.18) Container for objective, "¼" marked on lid, (.19) Objective 2 in., (.20) Container for objective "2" in. marked on lid, (.21) Objective 1in., marked "uncovered.", (.22) Container for objective "1in.", marked on lid, (.23) Objective ?, (.24) Container for objective ?, (.25) Objective ?, (.26) Container for objective ?, (.27) Objective 1½, (.28) Container for objective 1½, (.29) Slide "Maltwoods Finder", (.30) Container for Maltwoods Finder, (.31) Halford's handwritten inventory to microscope set, (.32) Eyepiece, (.33) Brass stage with lens, (.34) Brass attachment for screws, (.35-.37) Three brass screws, (.38) Envelope with notes on aperture and objectives, (.39) Walnut Case.

History of Object

In 1864 the University bought the microscope for G.B. Halford from the Reverend John Bleasdale, a prominent Catholic clergyman and an active member of the Microscopic Society of Australia. Made by Powell and Lealand, London, the stand has been made "proof against corrosion of acids and the injurious actions a alkalis and spirit of wine by plating with brass with silver and then gilding with more than half an ounce of the purest gold." Donor was the grand-daughter of G.B. Halford.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (plated and gilded), silver and gold.

References

A.M.A. museum catalogue.
Association card: Halford, George, Britton
Association file.
Correspondence file: Banks, D.C., Halford, G.,
Supplementary file: Tech details.

Brief Description

Watson compound binocular microscope with coarse focus adjustment by rack and pinion, fine adjustment by screw and circular revolving stage with mechanisms and condenser. Revolving triple nosepiece. Mounted on wooden base. Made by W. Watson and Sons, London c.1885, serial number 2264.

History of Object

Sub stage condenser includes an iris diaphragm, which was not used until late in the nineteenth century.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished), glass and wood (varnished).

References

Brief Description

One drawer of three compartments holding 34 slides showing biological sections of the liver, small intestine, spleen, pancreas, large intestine and stomach. Only 33 slides present, including one broken slide, (14 March 1995).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood and paper.

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Seidentopf photographic eyepiece, consisting of a camera with reflex lens and cable release. Uses single photographic plate in removable cassette. Made by Carl Zeiss Jena c.1930. Serial number 1512. With case and accessories.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted) & brass.

References

Zeiss, Catalogue 1934, p. 125, no. 12 85 30.
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Ross compound monocular microscope, rack and pinion coarse focus adjustment, screw fine adjustment. Mechanical revolving stage with condenser. Revolving quad nosepiece, bracing strut to body tube. Probably made by Ross of London about 1870. Condenser serial number 2010.

History of Object

Probably made by Ross of London for T. Gaunt of Melbourne. Item has a very unusual sub stage condenser.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Zeiss binocular attachment for monocular microscope. Made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, c.1922. Serial number 4029. With case.

History of Object

Used by the Physiology Department, University of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (painted and varnished) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Lieberkuhn simple compass microscope. Brass construction with wooden handle. Comes with case and accessories including: 4 objective lenses, tweezers and hand lens. Reproduction of c.1800 original. Serial number 29.

History of Object

Dr. Johann N. Lieberkuhn, an eighteenth century microscopist from Germany, popularised the use of concave reflecting mirrors in the illumination of opaque objects.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished), wood (varnished) and glass.

References

Hansen, Schrader, Cowan etc., The Billings Microscope Collection, 2nd. ed., p. 9.

Brief Description

Leeuwenhoek simple microscope, mounted on a wooden display block and consisting of a brass plate pierced with tiny lens, which focuses on specimen held behind it on adjusting prong. Probably made by Copie of Leiden, Netherlands.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Association card: Van Leeuwenhoek, Anthony
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Leitz compound, monocular microscope, stand type 16, model number 84741, coarse focus by rack and pinion, fine focus by screw, square fixed stage and condenser, dual revolving nosepiece. Made by E. Leitz c. 1890, serial number 84741.

History of Object

Presented by the Histology Department of Melbourne University, 1970. No case

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Callaghan compound monocular microscope with coarse focus by rack and pinion, fine focus by screw adustment, circular stage and condenser, revolving triple nosepiece. Made by Callaghan & Co., London, c.1880.

History of Object

No draw table is present but both coarse and fine adjustments are possible. An iris diaphragm is placed beneath the condenser.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Oberhaeuser compound monocular microscope, drum type with fixed stage and sub stage focus adjustment and sliding coarse adjustment. Magnifying glass mounted on body tube. An achromatic microscope of brass construction, made by George Oberhaueser, Paris c.1840. Probable serial number 2049. Includes wooden case and accessories, key for case, and a selection of slides (14 March 1995).

History of Object

An early form of achromatic microscope with an unusual type of sub stage fine adjustment. A magnification of 300 was possible.

48.24 is the registration number for instruction sheet in French, which has been moved for conservation and stored elsewhere.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished) and glass

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Zeiss compound monocular microscope with slide coarse focus adjustment and screw fine adjustment, square fixed stage with condenser. Brass construction. Made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany c.1880. Serial number 12927.

History of Object

No case.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Armstrong compound monocular microscope, with rack and pinion coarse focus adjustment and screw fine adjustment. Fixed objective lens, no draw tube, fixed rectangular stage, Brass construction with wooden base plate. Separate magnifying glass on stand. Made by Armstrong and Bro., Manchester, UK, c.1870.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished), glass, wood (varnished) and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Watson compound monocular microscope, coarse focus by rack and pinion, fine focus by screw, square stage with clips and mechanical adjustment, condenser and revolving quadruple nosepiece. Serial number 20265. Made by Watson and Sons Ltd. London.

History of Object

A high quality research model with a complicated moveable stage.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Leitz compound monocular microscope, with rack and pinion coarse focus adjustment, and screw fine adjustment. Revolving dual nosepiece, graduated draw tube, square fixed stage with sub stage condenser. Brass construction with painted foot. Made by W. Leitz, Wetzlar, Germany c.1890. Serial number 82528.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished and painted) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Australian Optical Company, compound monocular microscope with coarse focus by rack and pinion, fine focus by screw, square stage with clips, condenser and revolving triple nosepiece. Made by L.D.C. Australian Optical Company Ltd. Melbourne c.1947 to 1948. Serial number 40539.

History of Object

There was a shortage of optical instruments after the war and during 1947 to 1948. In Melbourne, simple microscopes were made in considerable numbers by the Australian Optical Company and the Munitions Supply Laboratories, (ordinance factory). The Australian Optical Company was headed by L.D. Colechin and the Ordinance Factory microscope was designed by J.J. McNeil and G.G. Schaefer. For Ordinance Factory microscope see registration number 55.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (enamelled and plated) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Ordnance Factory, compound monocular microscope with coarse focus by rack and pinion, fine focus by screw, square stage with clips, condenser and revolving triple nosepiece. Made by the Ordnance Factory Melbourne, Australia. Serial number U.586

Other inscriptions: Marked on eyepiece: "M.S.L. x 10 U of M A181"; on top frame: "M.S.L. 48"; on base of microscope: "233"

History of Object

There was a shortage of optical instruments after the war and during 1947 to 1948. In Melbourne simple microscopes were made in considerable numbers by the Australian Optical Company and the Munitions Supply Laboratories, (Ordinance Factory). The Australian Optical Company was headed by L.D. Colechin and the Ordinance Factory microscope was designed by J.J. McNeil and G.G. Schaefer. For the Australian Optical Company microscope see registration number 53.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, brass and glass.

References

Brief Description

Microscope lamp, kerosene, brass stand with ring base. Glass reservoir, single wick burner, tall metal chimney. Ring grip on top of lamp stand. Made by W. Watson and Sons, Ltd., London.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass and metal (painted)

References

Brief Description

Objective with numerical aperture of 1.4. Cylindrical container is made of brass.

History of Object

The special objective was made by Ernst Abbe of the firm of Carl Zeiss and sent to Grayson so that he could resolve his rulings of 120 000 lines to the inch.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Abbe spectroscopic eyepiece for the microspectroscope by Zeiss, in fitted and lockable box. Includes key and 6 tube bottles. No. 12 81 30.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, Metal (coated), glass (silvered), cork, wood (varnished) and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Zeiss Catalogue, 1934; p. 123.
Catalogue: Zeiss Catalogue, 1913; p. 97. No. 12 81 30.

Brief Description

Leitz simple dissecting microscope, missing both lens and stage clips. It has a horseshoe-shape base, large glass stage. ?Relevance to ophthalmology?

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal, glass (coated) and porcelain.

References

Catalogue: "The Billings Microscope Collection of the Medical Museum, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology", 1974. pp. 170-171. Figs 326 and 327.

Brief Description

Microscope objective kit by Carl Zeiss, in fitted wooden box. With various discs for changing aperture.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated), ivory, cardboard, glass, paper (printed), wood and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Early model camera lucida attachment by Zeiss. Consists of swivelling mirror on bar to which is attached eye-piece with glass slide support. In case.

History of Object

Invented by William Wollaston in 1806 - meant the scenic view and artist's drawing paper were simultaneously seen. Adapted for the microscope, it aided the drawing of microscopic objects.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass (silvered), wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

File: "Correspondence File: Burnstock, G. (Prof.)"
Book: L'e Turner, G., "Antique Scientific Instruments". p. 121 and Plate 40
Book: Wynter, Harriet and Turner, Anthony, 1975. "Scientific Instruments" (Studio Vista, Macmillan). p. 227, Fig. 282.

Brief Description

Early model camera lucida attachment by Zeiss. Consists of rotating bank of arranged prisms attached to bar with band (for microscope eye-piece?). In case.

History of Object

Invented by William Wollaston in 1806 - meant the scenic view and artist's drawing paper were simultaneously seen. Adapted for the microscope, it aided the drawing of microscopic objects

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass (silvered), wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

File: "Correspondence File: Burnstock, G. (Prof.)"
Book: L'e Turner, G., "Antique Scientific Instruments". p. 121 and Plate 40; Wynter, H. and Turner, A. "Scientific Instruments.

Brief Description

Darkground condenser by Leitz, in cylindrical tin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Siednetiopf change-over condenser by Zeiss, with lever adjustments for darkfield and brightfield, No. 9540. In fitted case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal coated), glass, wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Zeiss Catalogue, 1935. p. 99, No. 11 45 15.

Brief Description

Cardioid condenser for darkfield, by Zeiss, No. 9039. In fitted case.

History of Object

?Possibly associated with registration number 1937.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coatd), glass, wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Zeiss Catalogue, 1934. p. 98 - "Under Azimuth Diaphragm".

Brief Description

Szegvari azimuth diaphragm by Zeiss, No. 11 45 32. In fitted case. Diaphragm aperture is adjusted by knob on end of handle.

History of Object

? Possibly associated with registration number 1936.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated), wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Zeiss Catalogue, 1934. p. 98. No. 11 45 32.

Brief Description

English-style camera lucida in brass, consisting of clamping attachment on one end, with prism device at other end of rod. In case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal, glass, wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Book: Wynter, Harriet and Turner, Anthony, 1975. "Scientific Instruments" (Studio Vista, Macmillan). p. 227, Fig. 282.

Brief Description

English-style camera lucida in brass, consisting of clamping attachment on one end, with prism device at other end of rod. In case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, glass, wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Book: Wynter, Harriet and Turner, Anthony, 1975. "Scientific Instruments" (Studio Vista, Macmillan). p. 227, Fig. 282.

Brief Description

Microscopic preparation slide set for the "Physiological Histology of Man and Mammalian Animals" by Sigmund & Evans. 8 slides (2 missing). Cover and booklet show different parts and titles.

History of Object

[.1] cover shows set as part 7: The Organs of Hearing, Smell, Taste, and Touch; whilst [.2] shows Part 10: The Digestive Organs II. Slide subject: [.3] Trachea of the Cat; [.4] Kidney of the Rabbit; [.5] Kidney of the Mouse; [.6] Human lip; [.7] Embryonic Okenian body of the hog; [.8] Pacinian corpuscles of human skin; [.9] Lights of the cat; [.10] Tongue of the cat.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, preparation, paper (printed), cardboard and tape (cloth).

References

Brief Description

Monocular microscope; lacks identification. Swivelling stage, height-adjustable barrel.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, copper, glass (silvered and ground) and iron (coated).

References

Catalogue: "Billings' Microscope Collection of the Medical Museum Armed Forces Institute of Pathologie", 1974.

Brief Description

Presentation monocular microscope by Zeiss awarded to M.A. Joyce in 1884 for the Sir Thomas Elder's Prize for Physiology. In fitted wooden box.

History of Object

Microscope was presented as the Sir Thomas Elder's Prize in Physiology.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), brass, wood (polished) and velvet.

References

See Supplementary File.

Brief Description

Brass ringing turntable in wooden stand, used for making the black circle of paint on microscope slides which marks the area on which to place the specimen. Brass wheel has two blue metal clasps to secure the slide.

History of Object

This ringing turntable was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal and wood.

References

Brief Description

Professor George Britton Halford's microscope slide cabinet: walnut cabinet set on large step base with four legs and front glas panel door. Wooden frame drawers with paper linings. Drawers follow a numerical sequence from 1 to 28 (inked onto drawer knobs), with drawer 11 missing from cabinet. One or several subejct labels are glued onto the front of each drawer, with drawer 19 holding detailed comments on the usbject categories pencilled onto the internal paper lining of the drawer. Microscope slides include both commercially made slide mounts and those probably made by Halford or his staff within the University of Melbourne.

Drawer categories: (1) Pathology A.C.R.O.T. - empty; (2) no label - empty; (3) Histology, Blood - blue filter slide; (4) Lung, Trachea - 14 slides; (5) Tendon, Omentum, Artery, Vein, Umbilical Cord - 30 slides; (6) Cornea, Retina - 36 slides; (7) Kidney - 2 slides; (8) Testis (also subject Uterus) - 8 slides; (9) Scalp, Nail, Bone - 36 slides; (10) Nerve, Spinal Cord, Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Ganglion - 31 slides; (11) [not stated]; (12) Muscle Stripped - 15 slides; (13) Biological Histology - 7 slides; (14) no label - empty; (15) Urinary series - 10 slides; (16) Unclassified - 15 slides; (17) Pathology - 22 slides, in sequence 2 to 23; (18) Pathology ?Athns - empty; (19) Spiculae Rhizopoda - 11 slides; (20) Diatomaceae - 36 slides; (21) Bacteriology - 7 slides; (22) Pathology A.C.R.O.T. - 2 slides; (23) Botanical - 7 slides and metal slide holder; (24) Polarscope - 35 slides; (25) Micro Photographs - 23 slides and one black slide; (26) Opaque Objects (mostly botanical specimens) - 35 slides; (27) Test Objects - 9 slides and 2 slide holders; (28) Miscellanous - round/square and rectangle blue glass filters, 3 slides, 2 metal and 1 glass circle mounts, large circle glass cover, opaque sheet of old discoloured perspex.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, glass, paper and specimens.

References

Brief Description

Heavy glass slide with metal fittings. Has two raised plinths with finely drawn matrix/scale. In cloth-covered, lined box.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, cloth and wood (?).

References

Brief Description

Small pocket microscope in velvet-lined carrying case. Microscope may be removed from mount. Case acts as base. Includes small ivory-handled knife and ivory disck (specimen tray?), c.2 cm diameter. Note with handwritten list of objects appears not to be related but is included with item.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, glass, wood, velvet, steel (blued) and ivory.

References

Brief Description

Camera lucida-type drawing apparatus by Carl Zeiss. Used for the drawing of objects seen through a microscope. Consists of mirror mounted on shaft (.1), clamp for fixing to microscope (.2), smoked glass lenses and prisms (.4 and .5). In black box (.6) with dark blue velvet (?) lining.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, steel, plastic, glass (mirrored, silvered and prismatic), wood and velvet.

References

Similar items in catalogue: Leitz, 1928. "Microscopes and Accessories", no. 49A.en/47D.en, pp. 104-5.

Brief Description

Drawing apparatus or camera lucida type; by Spencer, USA. Consists of adjustable angled mirror on stand, with adjustable clamp and prismatic viewer. In wooden box with dark purple velvet (?) lining.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, steel, glass (mirrored and prismatic), wood and velvet.

References

Similar items in catalogue: Leitz, 1928. "Microscopes and Accessories", no. 49A.en/47D.en, pp. 104-5.

Brief Description

Horne Thornthwaite and Wood brass, monocular compound microscope with coarse adjustment knob detached. No fine adjustment. Two eyepieces, three objectives (one in case), none labelled. Single mirror. No condenser. Circular base with cylindrical pillar, with square stage andmirror. Body of instrument with lens is attached by horizontal arm to the pillar and base. Wooden lense case with blue velvet lining.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Item was originally donated from the estate of Dr. Keith Macarthur Brown.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, glass, wood and metal.

References

Brief Description

Stainiless steel, brass, monocular compound microscope with fine adjustment knob. Two eye pieces, one labelled "3". No objectives (2 missing). Single mirror and condenser. Fold-up tripod stand carrying square-shaped pillar with square stage and attached objective and mirror. Curved arm on top of pillar with adjustment knob and thread for inserting cylindrical body of microscope which holds the lense. Leather lense case with green felt lining. Brass and vulcanite drawing device with attachment to lense.

History of Object

This microscope was donated as part of a collection of microscopes by Dr. Geoffrey Allwood in January 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel, glass, brass, leather and felt.

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Brief Description

R&J Beck Ltd. monocular and binocular compound microscope with silver and black steel frame. Microscope set on bipod base with curved vertical arm and square top which holds reflecting mirror; condensers (compound and dark ground); mechanical stage; field diaphragm; filter holders; coarse and fine adjustment knobs. Cylindrical body of microscope is set on tip of arm by metal thread and has: triple objective rotating head; graduated monocular drawtube; binocular tubes and drawtube. Drawtubes alternated by body release locks. Top of drawtube open for inserting oculars. Kit includes: 11 oculars; 4 apochromatic objectives; 2 other objectives; Object Glass Changer box with "quick-change" objective holders, adjustment key and screws, ocular and 2 objectives; tin of wax or slides.

Miroscope kit held in rectangular wooden box with metal handle and key.

History of Object

This monocular and binocular microscope was donated as part of a collection of microscopes by Dr. Geoffrey Allwood in January 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, wood, wax and aluminium.

References

File: Supplementary File.

Brief Description

R&J Beck Ltd. binocular compound microscope, with brass frame. Microscope set on circular base with tripod stand and attached curved vertical arm which holds: reflecting mirror; condenser; dark field illumination disk; mechanical stage; field diaphragm; coarse adjustment knob. Base of stage was probably a later addition. Cylindrical body of microscope is set on tip of arm by metal thread and has: triple objective rotating head; graduated binocular drawtubes; fine adjustment knob. Top of drawtube open for inserting oculars. Two oculars held in drawtubes (unknown magnification). Kit includes wooden box, holding one achromatic ocular; 2 objectives; brass "Live Box"; "glass slide; narrow glass container; Field stop"; "Crossed Nicoll Prisms"; condenser; arm for securing slides, etc.

"J.A. Pond Homeopathic Chemist" wooden box holding: 2 achromatic oculars; 3 objectives; 2 brass "Live Box"; glass slide; glass tube; glass bottle with solution; arm for securing slides, etc.

Microscope is stored on wooden circular stand with maroon felt top and glass dome. The outer diameter of the circular stand was probably added later as an extension to the top-heavy microscope, as seen in the different brass and the screw attachments.

History of Object

This binocular microscope was donated as part of a collection of microscopes by Dr. Geoffrey Allwood in January 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, wood, fabric and glass.

References

File: Supplementary File.

Brief Description

Wenham's binocular compound microscope with brass frame, made by A. Ross, London. Microscope set on tripod stand and attached vertical frame, with connecting central rod which holds: condenser; mechanical stage; field diaphragm. Bolted to central rod is a curved vertical arm with adjustment knob. Cylindrical body of microscope is set on the curved arm by metal thread and comprises: objective; graduated binocular drawtubes; fine adjustment knob. Top of drawtube open for inserting oculars. Two achromatic oculars held in drawtubes. Kit includes woodne box, holding: 6 objectives, 3 with original tins; 2 empty objective tins; also adjustment screw.

Microscope is stored in square wooden case with metal handle and key.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal, wood, glass and fabric.

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Brief Description

Microscope lamp with pivoting, black cylindrical lens tube and electric cord bolted onto stand; also electric power box with on/off switch, adjustment dial and electric cord. Lense tube has lever for adjusting length of tube and a lever for opening or closing the diaphragm.

History of Object

This microscope lamp was donated as part of a collection of microscopes and related equipment by Dr. Geoffrey Allwood in January 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber, vulcanite and plastic.

References

File: Supplementary File.

Brief Description

Dr. W.H. Royal's portable travelling laboratory with all the materials needed to make stained slide mounts from fresh samples. Cedar square chest with hinged lid, front-hinged pull-down panel with leather straps which attach to lid, for securing the chest. Chest has separate top compartments for solution bottles and equipment as well as two front drawers. Drawers comprise a long side drawer and bottom tray with individual components Blue velvet lining inside lid is torn and worn. Over two hundred items.

History of Object

This microscopy set belonged to Dr. w.H. Royal of Castle Combe, England. The set had also been used by a Missionary Doctor to Africa, who had diagnosed Malaria and Schistomiasis with its help. The set was later given to Dr. Geoffrey Allwood, who donated the set to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in January 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Fabric, cork, contents (chemical), wood, metal, rubber, glass and vulcanite.

References

See Supplementary File for details and contents list.

Brief Description

Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet's monocular and binocular compound microscope with sivler and black frame, manufactured by Nippon Kogaku, Tokyo. Microscope set on circular base with curved vertical arm which has attached: a reflecting mirror; condensers; mechanical stage; field diaphragm; filter holders; coarse and fine adjustment knobs. V-shaped upper body of microscope is attached to the tip of the curved arm and holds: a triple objective rotating head; graduated monocular drawtube; binocular tubes and drawtube. Drawtubes alternated by body release locks. Microscope has a detachable light source.

History of Object

This microscope was donated by the Department of Microbiology, University of Melbourne, to the Medical History Museum in 1995. Contact person was Mr. John Gorry.

Microscope was originally presented to Burnet by the Japan Bacteriological Society on 7 April 1961.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and glass.

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Brief Description

Early model camera lucida in velvet-padded wooden box. Consists of mirror fixed on bar, to which is attached movable eyepiece above screw-adjusted ring clamp. Separate attachment is circular with six equally spaced "porthole" lenses. No identifying marks. Attachment is marked "HD" with curved arrow beneath.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. Michael Shoobridge.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass (silvered), wood and velvet.

References

Book: Wynter, Harriet and Turner, 1975. "Scientific Instruments". Studio Vista, Macmillan. p.227; Fig. 282.