Bausch&Lomb Optical- an instrument for what?

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  1. Studio Antiques

    Studio Antiques Well-Known Member

    Hello Antiquers!

    We have this unusual Bausch and Lomb piece, not sure what its exact function is. It has a large wheel on the right that is manually operated via a handle, the cranking of which moves the left portion up and down, and in turn a small disc moves with it. It is close in proximity to a fixed part of the machine which appears to have a small metal wedge that is meant to be ground down? Any thoughts? Thanks a lot!!

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    Studio Antiques, Aug 19, 2018
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  3. Mixdenny

    Mixdenny Active Member

    More generally known as a rotary microtome. It slices things really thin for inspection under a microscope. Dennis
     
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