Monocular compound microscope - 1850-1900
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Pocket brass microscope, late 19th century, monocular with draw tube and adjustable mirror, supplied in its original wooden box with forceps and prepared slides, in good condition and tested and working.
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Pocket / travel brass microscope, tambour-type from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900.
Monocular field microscope with draw-out and adjustable/orientable mirror, complete in original box with brass forceps and prepared slides.
Weight: 0.5 kg (without packaging)
Dimensions: Microscope height 15 cm
Wood box: 18 x 7 x 6 cm
Materials: Brass, Glass, Wood
Color: Golden / patinated brass, natural wood box
Shipping method: Colissimo with bubble protection and slides packed separately.
Original set includes:
• Brass microscope
• Original wooden box
• Brass brucelle forceps
• 2 antique preparations on cardboard
• Lot of 9 glass slides with old biological preparations (some broken/incomplete)
Condition: Original patina, focusing mechanism functional, optics with age-related dust. Optical test OK, see photo through the eyepiece. Sold for collection / cabinet of curiosities.
Pocket / travel brass microscope, tambour-type from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900.
Monocular field microscope with draw-out and adjustable/orientable mirror, complete in original box with brass forceps and prepared slides.
Weight: 0.5 kg (without packaging)
Dimensions: Microscope height 15 cm
Wood box: 18 x 7 x 6 cm
Materials: Brass, Glass, Wood
Color: Golden / patinated brass, natural wood box
Shipping method: Colissimo with bubble protection and slides packed separately.
Original set includes:
• Brass microscope
• Original wooden box
• Brass brucelle forceps
• 2 antique preparations on cardboard
• Lot of 9 glass slides with old biological preparations (some broken/incomplete)
Condition: Original patina, focusing mechanism functional, optics with age-related dust. Optical test OK, see photo through the eyepiece. Sold for collection / cabinet of curiosities.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Type
Monocular compound microscope
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Glass, Wood
Style
Antique
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
15 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Pocket microscope
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