Fantastic Antique Antique Microscope in Original Case. England, 1910-20

This beautiful microscope, around one hundred years old, is almost a museum piece because of its attractive and impressive condition. It is a scientific surveying instrument made in England between 1910 and 1920. It comes in its original solid wooden case and boasts an elegant and functional design, with a black-lacquered cast-iron body in excellent conditions. The rest of the component parts are made of golden brass, very well preserved and with the original transparent lacquer. As well as being in great condition, the microscope works fine and can be used to watch samples. At the top of the removable turret, just under the eyepiece we can see an engraved inscription in elegant lettering: J. Parkes & Son Patentees Birmingham. This is the manufacturers name, James Parkes & Son. This company, located in the English town of Birmingham, was founded in 1848 to manufacture microscopes and other scientific surveying instruments. All the component parts that make up the microscope are original and move easily; on the other hand, the oscillating mirror is in good condition and the objective is also well preserve. The instrument comes with some spare eyepieces and lenses, tidily stored in their different compartments. The case itself is a fantastic solid mahogany wooden box in great condition. It preserves the original lock and key in perfect working order. Inside it has two small drawers with bone-colored bakelite knobs, as well as the compartments stated before. The box has been fully restored and has the original leather handle and shutting hooks. Inside we can see a paper sheet with information about the lenses and eyepieces and instructions to manipulate them. This microscopes quality and beautiful case turn it into a real museum piece with a great evocative power.Measurements: Width: 5.1 in / 15 cm. Height: 11.4 in / 29 cm.