Antique Anderson & Sons Monocular Microscope with Mahogany Case. England, Circa 1885

Lovely antique compound monocular microscope, made of golden brass and in really good condition. The microscope works fine and comes in its original case, a solid mahogany chest with golden brass. It preserves all its original component parts in excellent working order. The microscope is in good conditions with its original double oscillating mirror, the turret with the eyepiece and the objective and the impressive mechanical stage in good working order. At the microscopes base we can see the engraved manufacturers name: ANDERSON & SONS LONDON. The storing case is also a lovely ancient piece. The dark mahogany wood is in good condition and boasts a fine dark red color, over which the golden brass hinges make a nice contrast. The top handle is embedded in the wood; it is a beautiful sturdy piece quite well preserved. The chest preserves the original antique lock and an operating key. The wooden surface shows some signs of the trace of time and use that turn the microscope into a fully authentic and original piece. For its noble presence, this antique microscope is a museum piece with a very special personality. Measurements: Width: 8.2 in / 21 cm. Height: 18.5 in / 47 cm.