Description

A simple/compound pocket microscope signed “Cary, London”. Not without it’s faults but an example with 99% original golden lacquer and a flawless case with both hooks intact.

Every space is filled but the high power objective lacks it’s lens, the 1 inch mirror has been professionally rebuilt/replaced and the stage forceps have been replaced by a pin probe. The rack is perfect but one of the teeth on the gear must be bruised as the action occasionally “hangs up” (every rotation needs a little nudge). There are 3 stacking objectives, live box, stage forceps and two numbered bone sliders with all cells intact.

Notwithstanding, this is an otherwise fine example of a Cary/Gould pocket/field botanical microscope made famous by William Cary c. 1825. The domed, flame mahogany case measures 3 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/2 inches deep (8.5 x 7.5 x 3 cm). Priced to sell.