Bidspirit auction | A Vintage Ward Portable Pen-Style

A Vintage Ward Portable Pen-Style Pocket Microscope with Original Case - This lot comprises a vintage portable pen-style pocket microscope manufactured by Ward. The main barrel is constructed from a black composition material, likely bakelite or a similar early plastic, featuring chrome-plated metal components including the objective housing and sliding adjustment pin. The barrel is clearly marked with the manufacturer name Ward in a stylised script. Adjacent to the adjustment slot is a magnification scale with markings for 40x, 50x, and 60x. The design incorporates a slanted objective end intended to capture ambient light for specimen illumination, with a flared eyepiece located at the base. The instrument is accompanied by its original dark grey soft-shell pouch which features a metal snap-frame closure. Length: approximately 140mm.