The hinged connection to the suspending column allows the microscope to be placed vertically when it is to be illuminated with the mirror, which is fixed to the base, and to place it at the desired inclination when it is to be illuminated by the lens which is located at the extremity of a small rotating arm fixed to the slide holder bracket.
On the right of the slide holder frame, in an easy-to-reach position, there is a clip with a pointed handle; on the other side there is a curved brass plate with a series of six small, identical holes which can be used to limit the aperture through which the light passes.
The microscope has a wooden case 40 cm in height in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a square base (19.5 x 19.5 x 6 cm); it is lined with green paper on the inside.
In the drawer for accessories there are five objectives, numbered from one to five, two glass slides (thickness 1 mm) and a very thin round plate of mica.