Very large antique compound microscope, Baker of London, circa 1860
A fine antique compound microscope by the renowned London maker, Charles Baker of High Holborn. It is presented in its original fitted wooden case and comes complete with a range of accessories including three objectives and three eyepieces, as pictured. Believed to be Baker's No2 - dating to around 1860 - it stands an impressive 18 (46cm) in closed position. Signed to the foot'Baker, 244 High Holborn, London' it is fitted with coarse and fine focusing, a large.
Plano concave mirror and a substage condenser. The item "Very large antique compound microscope, Baker of London, circa 1860" is in sale since Thursday, January 17, 2019. 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 North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
- Period: 1800 to 1900
- Sub-Type: Microscopes
- Material: Brass
- Type: Scientific Instruments
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom