I have bought a small interesting collection of scientific instruments and the like. All of it will be listed here on Ebay. Please see my other auctions for the other items.
This auction is for an antique brass 19c binocular microscope with its original large glass protecting bell jar.
The microscope raised to the midway point measures a full 16 inches or 40 cm tall. The microscope is of the binocular type and has both course and fine adjustments. The barrels of the microscope reads "H CROUCH 54 LONDON WALL LONDON" and the serial number "430".
The microscope is all brass with some of the stand being in its original black 2 color scheme. There is a round black stage with its mounting bracket and 2 sided light collecting mirror under the stage.
This microscope comes with its original thick glass protecting bell jar. This jar is hand blown. Made of heavy clear glass it measures 20 1/2 inches or 52 cm high and protects the microscope from dust etc.
The combination of the scope and its attending bell jar make a really fine and impressive presentation. Great for a library.
The condition of the microscope and bell jar is excellent. The microscopes optics are fine and the scope is in its original varnish.
A nice thing. There is no reserve.
Shipping will require 2 boxes one for the microscope and one for the bell jar. Shipping anywhere in the US via UPS Ground with full insurance is $55.00. To Canada with USPS Global International with full insurance is $75.00. International bidders postage will be $145.00 by USPS Global International Mail with full insurance.
New York State residents will pay 8% New York State sales tax unless you have a valid NY State resale number.