A superb and high quality antique lacquered brass'Ross' pattern compound monocular microscope by J H Steward of London with coarse and fine focusing, original mechanical stage, three turret nose piece, decorative marking to the foot and original mahogany fitted case. James Henry Steward established his company in 1856 and was a maker and retailer of high quality optical, scientific, military and surveying instruments.
Among other things, the company made microscopes, telescopes, magic lanterns and theodolites. The quality of its equipment was to win the company the Royal Appointment to her Majesty Queen Victoria. Overseas buyers, please be aware that most international sales now attract import charges. Please be assured that all of my items are very carefully packaged, protected by multiple layers of bubble wrap, recycled polystyrene loose fill, and sent in strong double wall boxes sealed externally with reinforced tape. The item "Superb Large Antique Ross pattern microscope, J H Steward of London, Victorian" is in sale since Friday, April 30, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectables\Scientific Collectables\Scientific Instruments\Microscopes". The seller is "james_cumbria" and is located in Penrith, Cumbria.This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, United States, European Union member countries.