Binocular Microscope, ca. 1870.

This English polished brass binocular microscope, in excellent condition and working like new, is a collectors piece dating from the 19th century (circa 1870). Its lovely metal design, stylized and with fine mobile parts, is highly remarkable just like its great working order. All its parts are original and well preserved, providing a fluid operation and a high vision quality. The microscope comes in a beautiful wooden case with the original lock and key, containing also a sliding small wooden box with glass plates: samples from the late 1900s. Into the box there are other accessories such as a pair of brass thongs.The whole set is an undoubtedly interesting item in the historical field, being an article worthy of a museum of technology. The instrument stands on a solid wooden plank, supported by a black-enameled base composed of a series of curved pieces. The rest of the microscope is made of brass and the metal is in great condition: shiny, polished and with its original finish. The microscope comes with a mobile magnifying glass, to concentrrate light, with a brass stand, an indispensable accessory to operate the instrument. The glass is also perfectly preserved and contributes to the correct operation of the microscope.This is a binocular microscope and this characteristic turns it into a very special item. At the eyepieces base we can see some gears and a small operating wheel designed to separate both pieces to comfortably graduate their adaptation to the users eyes. Another curious feature is the mobile sample plate, provided with a pair of wheels that graduate their location: one moves it forwards and backwards and the other to the left and to the right. Both characteristics turn this microscope into an exceptional and quality piece. On the other hand, the light mahogany box is also very nice and boasts fine dovetail joints. As stated before, it preserves the original lock and the operating key.All this features turn this impressive metal microscope into a first-class item, with a great decorative beauty and a perfect working order. This is a piece that any lover of scientific antiques will love to own.Measurements: Width: 120 mm. Height: 385 mm.