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ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY BRASS DRUM MICROSCOPE WITH ORIGINAL WOODEN CASEBeautiful antique brass compound drum microscope dating to approximately the mid-19th century, circa 1850–1870.The microscope measures approximately 8 inches tall and features classic brass construction, sliding optical tube, specimen stage and adjustable illumination mirror within the drum-style base.The microscope is unsigned, with no maker’s marks that I have been able to locate. Its design and construction are consistent with French/Continental European drum microscopes of the mid-1800s.The microscope comes with its fitted wooden carrying/storage case, along with the antique glass slides and accessories pictured.The brass retains a wonderful aged patina with oxidation, discoloration and wear appropriate for an instrument approximately 150+ years old. I have intentionally left it unpolished and unrestored to preserve its antique character.DETAILS• Antique brass compound drum microscope
• Approximately 8” tall
• Circa 1850–1870
• French/Continental European style
• Unsigned – maker unknown
• Brass construction
• Adjustable internal illumination mirror
• Original/period fitted wooden case
• Antique glass slides/accessories included as pictured
• Unpolished original aged patina
• Unrestored conditionI have not professionally serviced or scientifically tested the optics, so it is being offered as an antique scientific/collectible instrument rather than as a guaranteed working laboratory microscope.Everything included in the sale is shown in the photographs. Please examine all photos carefully for condition and completeness.A wonderful display piece and surviving example of 19th-century scientific instrumentation.Will be packed very carefully for shipping.
