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Optical Equipment Auction (Microscopes & Landsurvey)

An antique monocular microscope made of brass and copper, dating from the early 20th century, roughly 1900–1930. It consists of a brass and copper tube mounted on a black metal stand, with a stage and an adjustable mirror for illumination. Beautiful antique patina with signs of oxidation and wear appropriate to its age. The number “49” is visible on the support. A fine old scientific object for collection and decoration.

Highly sought after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decor, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Ancien microscope monoculaire en laiton et cuivre, datant approximativement du début du XXe siècle, vers 1900–1930. Il est composé d’un tube en laiton et cuivre, monté sur un pied en métal noir, avec platine et miroir orientable pour l’éclairage. Belle patine ancienne avec traces d’oxydation et d’usage conformes à son âge. Numéro “49” visible sur le support. Bel objet scientifique ancien de collection et de décoration.

Très recherché dans l’univers du design industriel, des curiosités scientifiques, de la technologie médicale ancienne, de l’optique de laboratoire, du steampunk, et des instruments de mesure rares.
Idéal pour collectionneur, décoration de loft industriel, cabinet de curiosités, vitrine scientifique ( théodolite , microscope , sextant , boussole )


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Microscope - Ancien  monoculaire 49 - 1900-1930 - France

Brass, Copper - Good

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Ancient monocular microscope in brass and copper, model number 49 on the support, dating to ca. 1900–1930, in good condition and tested and working, with dimensions 20.5 cm high, 6 cm wide and 8 cm deep.

Microscope - Ancien monoculaire 49 - 1900-1930 - France

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Ancient monocular microscope in brass and copper, model number 49 on the support, dating to ca. 1900–1930, in good condition and tested and working, with dimensions 20.5 cm high, 6 cm wide and 8 cm deep.

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