Bidspirit auction | A Late 19th/Early 20th Century
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century Brass Compound Microscope with Fitted Wooden Case - An antique compound microscope, predominantly constructed from polished brass, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The instrument features a tall, vertical draw-tube, a mechanical stage with a sub-stage mirror, and multiple objective lenses mounted on a revolving nosepiece. It is supported by a shaped wooden base. Accompanying the microscope is its fitted, rectangular wooden case, complete with a hinged front door and a metal carrying handle on top. A visible keyhole is present on the case door. No discernible manufacturer's marks or text are visible on the microscope or case.