A nice antique working microscope with heavy base and two stacking lenses

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Here is a nice example of a medium sized, travelling pillar type microscope dating from the early twentieth century. The microscope has a heavy black painted cast iron base, making it a heavier duty instrument than the more usually seen drum type microscopes. No doubt this would originally have had a fitted wooden case, now no longer present. The microscope is made from brass with a lacquered finish, which now has some light wear and tarnish, giving a characterful appearance. The base is of iron with a black painted finish. This instrument has two objective lens, both present on the instrument, which could be used independently of each other - but I have not tried to rmove or separate them. It is in original un-cleaned condition with a nice patina and seems to be in working order. It is focussed by moving the side wheels to make the tube rise and fall. There is one screw missing from the reverse of the wheel mechanism (shown in second photograph), which makes this section move slightly if wobbled, but works very well and is not loose on the tube. The mirror has some very light spotting and wear, but is still in working condition. There is some light dust to the eyepiece lens and a little light rust to the stage and clips. There is no maker’s mark that I can see. All in all it's a great little item, which forms an interesting display piece, or addition to a collection, and is a more uncommon model to find than the sleeve type drum microscopes. The microscope stands about 7.4 inches (18.9 cm) high. This is quite a heavy piece, hence the postage cost. A NOTE REGARDING POSTAGE: Postage is calculated by weight and size of the packed item. Royal Mail are still the best value option in most cases for smaller items. Please read the information below regarding postage for a better understanding of how we estimate postage rates. Shipping costs to European destinations will be slightly less than the worldwide shipping price quoted. I will refund any significant difference in postage cost, or you can message me for an exact shipping price to your European destination if you prefer. SALES INFORMATION We often photograph our items in an appropriate setting to give more of an idea of how they might look when displayed. The actual item for sale will be the main item in the photograph and, unless otherwise stated, the sale is for the item described only (i.e. not inclusive of any background items used in the pictures) PAYMENT : Paypal for overseas bidders please. UK bidders also may use a cheque drawn on a UK bank or send a postal order. Please send payment within seven days of auction or listing end, or if you are likely to be away etc. please contact me to let me know. PLEASE NOTE: Due to an increase in unpaid items, I will open an unpaid item case if payment is not received, or contact made within a maximum of two weeks from date of purchase. POSTAGE : Our postage charges are estimated to the best of our ability before the item is packed for shipping based on actual Royal Mail price charts. Therefore, if the actual shipping charge should prove to be significantly less, we will refund the difference in postage back to you via Paypal. We always use Signed For or Insured services (unless you choose otherwise on smaller value items). Although these do cost a little more, they offer better service and protection for items, so are worth the extra cost in case of any problems. I will combine postage for multiple items, provided they can be safely packed together. The Worldwide postage quoted applies to most destinations, however, European countries are often cheaper, so please ask for the postage cost to your European destination if you want further clarification. NON UK BIDDERS : In theory we are happy to ship most items overseas, but those which are large and/or heavy can be very expensive via UK shipping channels. If you wish to bid from overseas and do not see a postage p... read more

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