Antique projection microscope, Flatters & Garnett, 1930s
A most interesting Precision Micro Projector by Flatters & Garnett of Manchester, dating to the 1930s. Similar to a magic lantern projector, but combined with a microscope and designed for projecting microscopic slide preparations onto a workspace, wall or or ceiling. Abraham Flatters & Charles Garnett formed their company in 1901, specialising in microscopical instruments and latterly operating from citys Oxford Road. They made good quality microscopes and projection equipment including magic lanterns, epidiascopes and photomicrography equipment.
The company was also well-known for making magic lantern slides covering a broad range of subjects including natural history and astronomy. This instrument - being the companys Precision Micro Projector - comprises a fixed lamp house fitted with an adjustable lens assembly/focusing unit, a glass chamber (originally liquid-filled and presumably designed to reduce heat transfer and potential damage to the object slide), a slide holder and substage assembly and finally a projection microscope fitted with three lens turret. All components with the exception of the lamp house are on sliding mounts to allow for precise focusing adjustment. Originally the instrument would also have been fitted with a mirror to allow projection at an angle. The whole assembly measures 45cm long and is 23cm high, 70cm including the stand. The item "Antique projection microscope, Flatters & Garnett, 1930s" is in sale since Tuesday, July 14, 2020. This item is in the category "Cameras & Photography\Vintage Photography\Vintage Projectors & Screens". The seller is "james_cumbria" and is located in Penrith, Cumbria. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.- Model: Precision Micro Projector
- Modified Item: No
- Manufacturer warranty: None
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Brand: Flatters and Garnett
- Type: Slide Projectors