Microscope Museum

Collection of antique microscopes and other scientific instruments

 

Large bullseye condenser (c. 1900)

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This item is a large bullseye condenser, an accessory commonly supplied with antique microscopes, and used to focus light on an opaque object from above. When the bullseye was supplied on a separate stand such as this item it was also called a bench condenser.

 

LAST EDITED: 11.09.2020