Historical information

Used at the Ballarat School of Mines Petrology classes.
Probably a second generation petrological microscope used at SMB. Earlier reference ; to " Petrological Microscope" is made in SMB 1908 - 9 calendar page 35. Reference to "Mineral Microscopy" found in calendar for 1896, page 47.

Physical description

Petrographic Microscope with two-lens objective turret in a timber case. The microscope black enameled frame with brass components. Housed in a polished wood case. Three additional polarizing filters in accessory drawer.

Inscriptions & markings

"E. Leitz
Wetzlar
No. 139041
Made for Kilpatrick & Co
Melbourne"
A removable label inside storage case door, dated "I.II.1912" and stating the obtainable magnification ratios.