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WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s

WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s
WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s

WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s

Watson'H' Edinburgh brass microscope. Engraved on the foot W. WATSON & SONS, 313 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, 4305, the serial number dates the scope to c. And'The Book of The Watson Microscope'.

The microscope stands about 11 1/4 high in its closed position. Coarse focus is rack and pinion, and fine focus knob is on the top of the limb. The draw tube has markings 16-25. Mechanical stage has X-Y control knobs, and a rotating slid holder with a pair of clips.

Sub-stage condenser with variable diaphragm, swing-out filter holder, and the plano-concave mirror is good and clean on both sides. The swing-out sub-stage is centre adjustable and its vertical movement is also controlled by rack and pinion. WATSON & SONS, LONDON' is marked on the substage.

There are two objectives - a WATSON'S 1/6 IN, and a 1 IN, both are in brass containers. Leitz eyepieces - 1 & 4, maker's name is marked on the tubes. Also come with the scope, an analyser and a polarizer, all prisms are present.

The scope is in excellent condition for its age, all knobs move smoothly, and the scope delivers beautiful images. The mahogany case is well made with brass handle, and it has a working lock and key. 14" x 9 1/2" x 8 1/4. Please see photos for details. And be sure to view my other items. Be sure to add me to your. The item "WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s" is in sale since Monday, August 12, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments". The seller is "kkennethqin4fnr" and is located in Telford. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Period: 1800 to 1900
  • Material: Brass
  • Type: Microscope
  • Sub-Type: Microscopes


WATSON EDINBURGH STAND'H' MICROSCOPE WITH MECHANICAL STAGE & BOOK, c. 1890s