Monocular compound microscope - 1920/1940 - France

Fascinating antique French-made student and educational microscope, complete with its rare original solid wood storage box.
​The instrument features a sturdy, heavy metal body with its original black finish. The optical and mechanical system includes:
​Smooth-sliding rack-and-pinion side focusing knobs.
​Optical tube with integrated eyepiece and objective lens.
​Original specimen clips.
​Adjustable flat-concave lower mirror for collecting and reflecting natural light.
​The maker's mark "MADE IN FRANCE" is clearly stamped on the back of the sliding guide.
​Condition:
Good overall vintage condition. The instrument displays a beautiful patina from age on the metal parts and wooden box, which retains its original, fully working latches. A must-have piece for lovers of antique scientific instruments and cabinets of curiosities.
​SHIPPING NOTES:
​Handling and packaging: Shipping handled through specialist center Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE), with professional protective packaging and tracking.
​Restrictions: No shipping to countries outside the EU or to non-Italian or smaller islands.
​EN:
Antique Student / Table Microscope – Made in France – With Original Wooden Box (Mid-20th Century)
​An appealing and collectible vintage microscope of French manufacture, complete with its original solid wood storage box.
​Features a heavy metal body with original black finish, rack-and-pinion focusing knobs, original stage clips, and an orientable lower mirror for natural light reflection. Clearly marked "MADE IN FRANCE" on the back sliding plate.
​Condition: Good vintage condition. Showing a wonderful natural patina on the metal parts and the original wooden box with working latches.
​SHIPPING NOTES: Professional tracked shipping and secure packaging handled via Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE). Strictly no shipping to Non-EU countries and non-Italian islands