Description
Large, brass, double-pillar compound-monocular microscope, C1870s. Modified horse-shoe base: 6.75 inches at widest point, to which are attached two 2.75 inch pillars. Body tube is 7 inches exclusive of the nose cone that is 1.8 inches”. Concave mirror 2.5 inches in diameter with a small piece of silvering missing–see images. When closed and upright it is 15.75 inches high. Most of original lacquer intact. No case. Maker unknown.
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M&R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: mgordon1940@gmail.com or 718-623-6777