A characterful antique early Victorian brass drum microscope with open base

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A characterful antique early Victorian brass drum microscope with open base:
$54.71

A nice unusual example of a drum type microscope dating from the early to mid Victorian era. This has a single lens and an unusual open base - both generally found on older microscopes.

The microscope is made from brass with a lacquered gilt finish which has some slight wear in places, giving a characterful appearance.

Itis in original uncleaned condition with a nice patina and seems to be in working order.

The mirror has some very slight scattered dust and is a little stiff to turn, but still works well.

The microscope is in very good condition with just some slight wear to the mirror and a little to the lacquered finish on the brass.

There isno makers mark and no box with this piece.

All in all it\'s a great little microscope, whichforms an interestingdisplay piece, or addition to a collection.

The microscopestands 7 inches (17.9 cm) high.

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