Beautiful Antique Double Pillar Microscope. France, 1875

This gorgeous antique microscope is a very special piece for its excellent working order and original design. Made in France in 1875, it is small in size and boasts a singular charming look. The microscope stands out for its curious shape: the arm, the turret and the sample plate are supported by two brass pillars which stand on a lacquered-iron base. This instrument is quite different from classic 19th-century microscopes, being a very elegant piece. The device preserves all its original component parts in good condition. The instruments base is a black-lacquered cast-iron piece, thick and stable. It is rectangular in shape and its left and right sides are softly rounded. It supports two golden brass pillars, both subtly turned. The pillars support the sample plate, an iron rectangular piece. The arm that supports the turret is inserted into a hole drilled in the sample plate. The oscillating mirror is attached to the down side of the plate; this mirror is designed to cast light on the samples. The microscopes turret is quite a remarkable piece composed of several metal drums. As for the pillars and the arm, the golden brass this piece is made of is in good condition and still preserves the original transparent lacquered finish. Some brass components show off a wonderful patina created by the trace of time and use; this feature provides the instrument with even more interest. The turret mounts a lens and an eyepiece, both original from the period and fully functional. This means that the microscope is not only a decorative and fascinating antique, but it can also be used to perform the tasks it was originally designed for. Quite beautiful and with an undeniable charm, this antique microscope will shine in the most stylish room or study. Measurements: Width: 3.5 in / 9 cm. Height: 8.2 in / 21 cm.