Microscope - 1800-1850
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Complete and rare lot centered on an antique brass draw-tube microscope, likely French in origin from the late 19th to early 20th century, with original wooden case and full accessories, in very good condition and not tested.
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EXCEPTIONAL LOT — 19th/early 20th century Scientific Cabinet — Complete and extremely rare
A unique opportunity for any collector of antique scientific instruments.
I am selling an exceptional and coherent lot centered around an old gilded brass microscope, accompanied by all its accessories, prepared slides and preparation tools. This type of complete set is exceedingly rare to find today.
1. THE OLD GILDED BRASS MICROSCOPE
• Old gilded brass microscope, drawing‑tube type
• Probably of French origin, late 19th / early 20th century
• Original wooden box with compartments
• Period handwritten note indicating magnifications (22x, 32x, 77x)
OBJECTIVES & EYEPIECES
• Several interchangeable gilded brass objectives
• Several eyepieces of different magnifications
• Diaphragms and condensers included
• Various mounts and rings
2. PREPARATION TOOLS FOR MICROSCOPY
• 1 hand microtome with adjustment wheel and disc (precision instrument for cutting ultra‑thin tissue sections — rare and highly sought‑after)
• 1 fine dissection forceps
• 1 threaded metal adjustment rod
• Various adjustment and handling tools
3. PREPARED MICROSCOPIC SLIDES (+20 slides)
DUMONT “Préparateur” boxes (French quality brand) x5
Slides hand-labeled on their original fabric support, including notably:
• Telamodium spores
• Phragmidium
• Spirogyra
• Crataegus Monogyna
• Fungal spores
• Fern stalk
• Sphagnum
• Cyclamen petiole
• Cyclamen stomata
• Bumblebee hair
• And several other botanical specimens
• Original golden-era commercial slide boxes
4. PERIOD STORAGE AND SUPPORTS
• 2 wooden boards with compartments for microscopic slides (kept in their original Columbus box, red German label)
• Wooden boxes with compartments for extra objectives and eyepieces
5. SAFETY RAZOR “JIGGER” — PATENTED 1919
• English safety razor, patented February 1919
• Inscription: PAT. 139279 / FEB 1919
• JIGGER brand engraved in an oval logo
• Kept in its original leather‑embossed case
• Beautiful antique patina
Ideal for:
• Collectors of antique scientific instruments
• History of science enthusiasts
• Decorators / antique dealers
• Museums or scientific associations
Complete lot sale only — shipping possible with careful packaging, or local pickup.
EXCEPTIONAL LOT — 19th/early 20th century Scientific Cabinet — Complete and extremely rare
A unique opportunity for any collector of antique scientific instruments.
I am selling an exceptional and coherent lot centered around an old gilded brass microscope, accompanied by all its accessories, prepared slides and preparation tools. This type of complete set is exceedingly rare to find today.
1. THE OLD GILDED BRASS MICROSCOPE
• Old gilded brass microscope, drawing‑tube type
• Probably of French origin, late 19th / early 20th century
• Original wooden box with compartments
• Period handwritten note indicating magnifications (22x, 32x, 77x)
OBJECTIVES & EYEPIECES
• Several interchangeable gilded brass objectives
• Several eyepieces of different magnifications
• Diaphragms and condensers included
• Various mounts and rings
2. PREPARATION TOOLS FOR MICROSCOPY
• 1 hand microtome with adjustment wheel and disc (precision instrument for cutting ultra‑thin tissue sections — rare and highly sought‑after)
• 1 fine dissection forceps
• 1 threaded metal adjustment rod
• Various adjustment and handling tools
3. PREPARED MICROSCOPIC SLIDES (+20 slides)
DUMONT “Préparateur” boxes (French quality brand) x5
Slides hand-labeled on their original fabric support, including notably:
• Telamodium spores
• Phragmidium
• Spirogyra
• Crataegus Monogyna
• Fungal spores
• Fern stalk
• Sphagnum
• Cyclamen petiole
• Cyclamen stomata
• Bumblebee hair
• And several other botanical specimens
• Original golden-era commercial slide boxes
4. PERIOD STORAGE AND SUPPORTS
• 2 wooden boards with compartments for microscopic slides (kept in their original Columbus box, red German label)
• Wooden boxes with compartments for extra objectives and eyepieces
5. SAFETY RAZOR “JIGGER” — PATENTED 1919
• English safety razor, patented February 1919
• Inscription: PAT. 139279 / FEB 1919
• JIGGER brand engraved in an oval logo
• Kept in its original leather‑embossed case
• Beautiful antique patina
Ideal for:
• Collectors of antique scientific instruments
• History of science enthusiasts
• Decorators / antique dealers
• Museums or scientific associations
Complete lot sale only — shipping possible with careful packaging, or local pickup.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
3500 g
Number of objects
70
Material
Brass
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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