~WITHERING ROUND SIMPLE MICROSCOPE-CASED~

~WITHERING ROUND SIMPLE MICROSCOPE-CASED~

400 GBP ($500 USD) postage included

A good Withering round microscope with three stacking lenses and stage forceps in original case c.1800

Dimensions

8 x 5 cm. round

Circa

1800

Maker

William Withering copy

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

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

Description

A good c.1800 Withering round simple pocket microscope with 3 interchangable and stacking lenses and pivoting, single sided mirror.  Forceps replaced with a pin probe but otherwise original. Housed in a maroon card case measuring 8 x 5 cm. dia. Lenses reverse for storage. Lenses can be used at both ends. Focusiing by friction fit on twin uprights. Glass insert for stage.

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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).

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