Vintage Watson-Conrady Counter-balanced Microscope Vertical Illuminator Working
£100
Excellent working and cosmetic condition Watson-Conrady Vertical Illuminator for vintage/antique microscopes - very rare to see one of these for sale stand-alone. Supplied with electrical connection and working 6V bulb.
Circa
1930
Maker
W. Watson & Sons Ltd
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Offered for sale is a fully working example of the rare Watson-Conrady Vertical Illuminator. This is a top quality vertical illuminator in excellent working condition and will date to the 1930s – see Watson catalogue entry as shown. It’s the fully specified version, with counter-balance weight, internal reflector and two internal adjustable irises. This equipment has RMS fit to the optical tube and comes with a working 6V bulb, power cable which is terminated with a small Bulgin 3-pin. This 3-pin fits the Watson low voltage power supply unit as shown in the listing. The power supply isn’t included in this listing but could be made available via a separate listing if required for an additional GBP60.
I’ve added a few photos showing the Watson-Conrady Vertical Illuminator fitted to a Watson Mint Metallurgical, so you can see pictures of it in action. Top piece of kit.
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Dealer information
Arcboutant Scientific
Arcboutant Scientific based in Glasgow Scotland, with an interest in scientific collectables dating back to 1988. Now making available carefully curated fine examples, principally of antique microscopes and associated scientific equipment by quality English and Continental makers, to collectors world-wide.
