Wanted: Antique Microscopes by Yawman & Erbe, Rochester NY


Purchasing brass microscopes signed Yawman & Erbe.

Philip Yawman and Gustav Erbe were both employees of Bausch & Lomb. In 1880, they left that firm to start their own business in Rochester New York. For the greater part of the life of the firm, Yawman & Erbe primarily were involved in the manufacture of office furniture and equipment. However, for a very brief period in the early 1880's they manufactured microscopes. It appears that the production of microscopes was in collaboration with Ernst Gundlach, another former B&L employee.

Also buying all other kinds of antique brass microscopes and accessories. Old microscope oil lamps, prepared slides, and slide cabinets. Other types of antique scientific instruments also wanted.

Here are links to some Yawman & Erbe, Rochester NY microscopes in my collection:


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