Good example of a late 19th / early 20th Century student microscope in it's original fitted wooden case with an eyepiece lens and an objective lens.
The microscope itself is made of brass and is a typical upright design with a tubular body which is manually adjusted for the focus. It has a circular stage and a mirror below to direct the light. There are no maker's details anywhere on the microscope but it is typical of late 19th Century English design microscopes. It measures approximately 6" (15cm) high and the base diameter is 1 3/4" (4.5cm).
The microscope comes in it a fitted wooden box. The box is sturdy and in good condition with two closing latches on the front. It measures approximately 6 3/4" (17cm) long X 2 3/4" (7cm) wide X 2 1/4" (6cm) deep.
The microscope appears to be in good working order and I have set it up and tested it with a few old slides. I'm sure the lenses would probably benefit from a clean and some attention but they produced a clear image all the same and the microscope was easy to focus.
Overall the microscope is in good condition for its age. It has been used and will have normal signs of wear. The brass is tarnished and the lacquer has worn in places but there are no major damages and it displays well. Although in working order it is really being sold as a decorative / collectors item rather than an accurate scientific instrument.
