~A GOOD MID-SIZED BULLSEYE BENCH CONDENSER-BAKER/ROSS?~

~A GOOD MID-SIZED BULLSEYE BENCH CONDENSER-BAKER/ROSS?~

100 GBP ($140 USD) + postage

A good mid-sized bullseye bench condenser possibly by Baker or Ross of London

Dimensions

24 (max.) x 21 x 7.5 cm.

Circa

1860

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Microscopy, Mineralogy & Gemmology, Natural history, Office Antiques, Tools

Description

A good mid-sized bench condenser with typical plano-convex lens (no scratches or chips) with an unusually shaped friction fit holding bracket to the steel lens arm (210 mm.) terminating in a fine, knurled knob. Possibly by Baker or Ross , for a medium to full sized Victorian microscope. Showing only minor spotting of the bright, golden lacquer the base measures 75 mm. in diameter, the stem 13 mm. in dia., the lens 60 mm. dia. and capable of extending from 160 mm. to 240 mm. (10 inches) in height, horizontally. To fit it into a microscope case you would need to add another few inches vertically, just to be sure (have sleeve). Very sturdy and substantial construction on a weighted brass base and round, pivoting knob with threaded screw. Could be used as an office desk magnifier, if desired. c.1860.

Ask the Dealer

Item enquiry

To enquire about this item, complete the form bellow to send a message to the Dealer

Enter Email
Confirm Email
Sending

Dealer information

CA ScientificaOpticae

Scientifica Opticae

Mark Hacking (Scientifica Opticae Inc.) has been an avid collector/dealer for over 30 years. A former Science teacher, he has an innate love for anything natural or mechanical. Specializing in optical (microscopes, telescopes), surveying, medical, weighing and drawing instruments, he is an active participant of the Scientific Instrument Fair in London. Living in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two children; Mark looks forward to meeting as many fellow collectors as possible, and has a worldwide following on eBay (Sciopti).

Shipping information
Payment methods
Terms & conditions