~GOOD SIGNED CARY BOTANICAL SIMPLE/COMPOUND MICROSCOPE~

~GOOD SIGNED CARY BOTANICAL SIMPLE/COMPOUND MICROSCOPE~

$895 USD ( 695 GBP) postage included

A good botanic microscope, large case mounted signed "Cary, London"

Dimensions

19 x14 x 4 cm.

Circa

1825

Maker

William/John Cary

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Microscopy, Natural history, Engineering antiques, Office Antiques

Description

A good signed botanical simple/compound brass microscope by Willliam Cary of London, c.1830

Although not without faults, this instrument offers superb optics in both modes. 50% original lacquer to the body tube with both lenses intact, 3 interchangeable and stacking lenses (some pratt in the past has forced them apart and bruised the brass instead of applying a little penetrating oil) but all of the lenses are intact. Stage insert, stage forceps, B/W disc, live box (with flea), glass concave insert for aquatic specimens, 3 numbered bone sliders (two cells missing) and a replacement 1 inch silvered mirror, if desired. The original is single sided with about 50% silvering. Excellent rack and pinion. Standing 10 inches tall on a beautiful ebony bound, mahogany box with brass ferrule in lid (no internal compartments/tray missing). Lock intact, no key. The case measures 19 x 15 x 4 cm. deep with Royal blue liner.

 

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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).

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