Simple microscope - 1850-1900 - United Kingdom - E. Lennie

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Drum microscope by E. Lennie of Edinburgh, dating to the mid- to late-19th century (circa 1850–1900), brass and wood construction, 15.5 cm high, in good physical condition but not tested for functionality.

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Drum microscope

19th century

From 1857

Unmarked (as with the early Lennie microscopes) but with a commercial label of E. Lennie Optician, Edinburgh on the case

With ownership signature and locality (Beith, Scotland) of the original owner's residence handwritten on the wooden case

Mechanically functional
Transmits light through the lenses
But some parts are missing.

Case: 6 x 16.8 x 6.8 cm
Total weight: 298 g.

Will be sent by registered mail with tracking number and very well protected.

Drum microscope

19th century

From 1857

Unmarked (as with the early Lennie microscopes) but with a commercial label of E. Lennie Optician, Edinburgh on the case

With ownership signature and locality (Beith, Scotland) of the original owner's residence handwritten on the wooden case

Mechanically functional
Transmits light through the lenses
But some parts are missing.

Case: 6 x 16.8 x 6.8 cm
Total weight: 298 g.

Will be sent by registered mail with tracking number and very well protected.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
151 g
Type
Simple microscope
Specific region of origin
Edinburgh
Number of objects
1
Manufacturer/brand
E. Lennie
Material
Brass, Wood
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Vintage
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
15.5 cm
Width
4.8 cm
Depth
4.8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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