Impressive Antique Microscope Manufactured by Constant Verick. France, 1880

This singular golden brass microscope is a double-pillar model made in France by Constant Verick in 1880. The instrument is in good condition and working order and can be used to watch samples. It comes in its solid mahogany wooden case, also very well preserved, and boasts a very special design. As well as a double-pillar foot, composed of two solid brass cylinders that provide the microscope with stability, the instrument mounts a mobile aperture device located under the stage. This device provides more or less light (reflected from the mirror) as desired. The microscopes base bears an engraved inscription in an elegant cursive lettering: C. Verick élève spécial de E. Hartnack Rue de la Parcheminerie 2 Paris. These words indicate that the item was made by Constant Verick, a microscope manufacturer that advertised himself as special pupil of E. Hartnack. Verick opened his own business in Paris in the mid 1870s. In 1883 it was succeeded by his son-in-law, Maurice Stiassnie, who kept the market name. Verick microscopes are reliable, delicate and beautiful, as we can see in the one pictured in the photos. If we fold back the top of the microscope we will find the serial number 5125 engraved in an iron piece. This same number can be seen in the edge of the protecting case. The case is made of solid mahogany wood and is in very good condition. It has lovely dovetail joints in the corner, made by hand and very solid. In general, the wood looks great. Inside the case has a wooden piece to store lenses and eyepieces and a small compartment for the sample plates and accessories. On the other hand, the case´s door is covered inside by padded green satin. This amazing microscope deserves a honor place in the best collection for its ancient age and original design. Measurements: Width: 5.1 in / 10.6 in.