The microscope body has a Drum-style base and more typical cantilevered sleeve for supporting the body and for focusing. The base is lead-filled for stability.
Diameter=9.5cm.
The microscope has a circular,non-rotating stage (dia=8.0cm). There are X- and Y-movement thumbscrews and two stage clips.
Below the stage is a 4-hole aperture wheel. There is an accessory mount (A) at the front of the stage.
The mirror is mounted on a siding mechanism allowing it to be positioned up (L) or down (R) to focus the light onto the sample.