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I have been collecting antique brass microscopes for over 4 decades and there are still many models that I would like to add to my collection. In addition to the antique microscopes made by both American and European manufacturers, I am interested in obtaining old microscope related accessories, which include items such as lenses (objectives, eyepieces, condensers), parts, microscope oil lamps, hand-held magnifiers, and professionally prepared specimen slides. I am also seeking early microscope related literature, trade catalogs, and other historical artifacts showing early microscopes and other types of scientific instruments. Basically, I am interested in anything to do with the history of the microscope. If you have an antique microscope for sale, please let me know about it. I will answer all correspondence

On this web site, you can see some of the antique microscopes in my collection. They date from the beginning of the 18th to the beginning of 20th century. Be sure to visit the other pages of this site in order to get a comprehensive look at the entire collection. Browse simply by viewing the pictures on different pages or by utilizing the Site Index, which is organized by the country of origin and manufacturer. I hope you find these instruments as interesting as I do.



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Powell and Lealand, London. Student microscope with Varley stage.

Powell and Lealand, London. Student microscope with Varley stage.

Smith Beck & Beck, London #3008. The Universal Microscope

Smith Beck & Beck, London #3008. The Universal Microscope

Binocular microscope: J. Zentmayer, Maker, Philadelphia, pat. 1876, #1343. The American Centennial Model.

Binocular microscope: J. Zentmayer, Maker, Philadelphia, pat. 1876, #1343. The American Centennial Model.

G. Langguth Jr.,Optician, Chicago (retailer) c. 1865 (likely made by Samuel Murset, Philadelphia).

G. Langguth Jr.,Optician, Chicago (retailer) c. 1865 (likely made by Samuel Murset, Philadelphia).

Portable microscope: James W. Queen & Co., Phila.. The Tourist model.

Portable microscope: James W. Queen & Co., Phila.. The Tourist model.

Portable binocular microscope: J. Swift & Son, 43 University St., London W.C. c.1879

Portable binocular microscope: J. Swift & Son, 43 University St., London W.C. c.1879

French Drum Microscope, c. 1865. Trade Label of James Foster Jr., Mathematical & Philosophical Instrument Maker, Cincinnati

French Drum Microscope, c. 1855. Trade Label of James Foster Jr., Mathematical & Philosophical Instrument Maker, Cincinnati

J. Swift & Son, No. 260. Portable Clinical and Field Binocular Microscope

J. Swift & Son, No. 260. Portable Clinical and Field Binocular Microscope

J. Swift & Son, No. 438. Military Portable, agents Hughes Owens Co. (Portable Clinical and Field Microscope)

J. Swift & Son, No. 438. Military Portable, agents Hughes Owens Co. (Portable Clinical and Field Microscope)

Binocular microscope: Smith, Beck  &  Beck, 31 Cornhill, London, #4375. The Large Best model , c. 1866

Binocular microscope: Smith, Beck & Beck, 31 Cornhill, London, #4375. The Large Best model , c. 1866

J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia. Four examples of the US Army Hospital Model microscope, monocular #975

J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia No. 975. United States Army Hospital Monocular Microscope, before 1876

J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia. Four examples of the US Army Hospital Model microscope, binocular #723

J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia. No. 723. United State Army Hospital Binocular Microscope, before 1876

J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia. Four examples of the US Army Hospital Model microscope, monocular #1867

J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia. Patented 1876, No. 1867. United States Army Hospital Monocular Microscope, c. 1877

J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia. Four examples of the US Army Hospital Model microscope, binocular #3773

J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia. Patented 1876, No. 3773. United States Army Hospital Binocular Microscope

Zeiss Jena, 555/1243, Stativ II, c. 1867. Property of Dr. John Edward Marsh who studied in Heidleberg Germany in the 1860s

Zeiss Jena, 555/1243, Stativ II, c. 1867. Property of Dr. John Edward Marsh.

Binocular microscope Jackson Model 1A: Ross, London, #4001

Binocular microscope Jackson Model 1A: Ross, London, #4001

Portable microscope: W. Watson & Sons Ltd., 313 High Holborn, 10951. c. 1906

Portable microscope: W. Watson & Sons Ltd., 313 High Holborn, 10951. c. 1906

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T. Cooke, York. Monocular microscope c. 1854

Hensoldt Wetzlar   #13270. Protami Field or Expedition Microscope

Hensoldt Wetzlar   #13270. Protami Field or Expedition Microscope. Later form

Hensoldt Wetzlar   #3127. Protami Field or Portable Microscope, c 1932

Hensoldt Wetzlar   #3127. Protami Field or Portable Microscope, c 1932. Early form

Small French microscope with lever stage mechanism.

Small French microscope with lever stage mechanism.

Ross No. 2 binocular microscope: c. 1870

Ross No. 2 binocular microscope: c. 1870

J. & W. Grunow, New Haven Ct. No. 196. The Student's Larger Microscope, c. 1855

J. & W. Grunow, New Haven Ct. No. 196. The Student's Larger Microscope, c. 1855

Monocular microscope: Ross, London, #3224

Monocular microscope: Ross, London, #3224. Classical Ross bar-limb design

F.L. West, 39 Southampton St., Strand, #12 c.1855. Early bar-limb design

F.L. West, 39 Southampton St., Strand, #12 c.1855. Early bar-limb design

J. Davis, Derby, c. 1855. Early bar-limb design.

J. Davis, Derby, c. 1855. Early bar-limb design.

Monocular microscope: Abraham, Liverpool c. 1840

Monocular microscope: Abraham, Liverpool c. 1840. With mechanical stage

Seibert #5257. The No. 4 model microscope, c.1887

Seibert #5257. The No. 4 model microscope, c.1887

Microscope with 3 scroll supports on a folding tripod base c. 1840

Microscope with 3 scroll supports on a folding tripod base c. 1840

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester NY, #1364. A rare transitional model, c. 1880

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester NY, #1364. A rare transitional model, c. 1880

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., patent Jan. 21, 1879, #4819. Student model microscope with Wale li

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., patent Jan. 21, 1879, #4819. Student model microscope with Wale limb

Two versions of the James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia. Universal Household Microscope. c.1885

Two versions of the James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia. Universal Household Microscope. c.1885

W. Waston & Sons Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London #11787. The Edinburgh Student model.

W. Waston & Sons Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London #11787. The Edinburgh Student model.

French bar-limb microscope with Varley stage. Trade label of John C. Sack, San Francisco. c. 1870

French bar-limb microscope with lever stage. Trade label of John C. Sack, San Francisco. c. 1870

Both: Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. The Investigator models. left: serial No. 3634, c. 1885 ; right: serial No. 6818, c. 1890

Two versions of the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Investigator models. left: serial No. 3634, c. 1885 ; right: serial No. 6818, c. 1890

J. Grunow, New York, Roosevelt Memorial c. 1890

J. Grunow, New York, Marked on the tube: Roosevelt Memorial c. 1890

Yawman & Erbe, monocular microscope c. 1880

Unsigned but attributed to Yawman & Erbe, N.Y. Monocular microscope c. 1880

J. Grunow, New York, No. 676, c. 1880. A microscope from the laboratory of Thomas Edward Satterthwaite MD

J. Grunow, New York, No. 676, c. 1880. A microscope from the laboratory of Thomas Edward Satterthwaite MD

J. Grunow, New York, No. 780. Continental style microscope

J. Grunow, New York, No. 780. Continental style microscope

Ernst Gundlach, monocular microscope, c. 1879

Ernst Gundlach, monocular microscope, "The Student's Microscope No.1", c. 1880

J. & W. Grunow, New Haven Conn. (attributed). The Educational Model Microscope. c. 1860

J. & W. Grunow, New Haven Conn. (attributed). The Educational Model Microscope. c. 1860

Case mounted microscope. Charles Chevalier, Ingenieur Optician Brevete, Paris, c.1845

Case mounted microscope. Charles Chevalier, Ingenieur Optician Brevete, Paris, c.1845

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 30156, Continental Microscope Stand Ia. c. 189

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 30156, Continental Microscope Stand Ia. c. 189

Microscope Universel à Grossissement Variable. French Pocket microscope with variable magnification, c. 1925

Microscope Universel à Grossissement Variable. French Pocket microscope with variable magnification, c. 1925

Nachet Opticien, rue des Grands Augustins, Paris. Drum Microscope, c.1846. With stage fine focusing

Nachet Opticien, rue des Grands Augustins, Paris. Drum Microscope, c.1846. With stage fine focusing

A. Krüss, Hamburg, No. 260.  Drum Microscope c. 1860. Stage fine focus

A. Krüss, Hamburg, No. 260. Drum Microscope c. 1860. Stage fine focus

Nachet Opticien, rue Serpente 16, Paris. Drum Microscope, c.1850

Nachet Opticien, rue Serpente 16, Paris. Drum Microscope, c.1850

Signed: Made expressely for C. Duhamel, Optician, new-Orleans. Massive French drum microscope. c. 1850

Signed: Made expressely for C. Duhamel, Optician, new-Orleans. Massive French drum microscope. c. 1850

E. Hartnack, sucr. G. Oberhaeuser, Place Dauphene 21, Paris. #4684. Small drum microscope c. 1863x

E. Hartnack, sucr. G. Oberhaeuser, Place Dauphene 21, Paris. #4684. Small drum microscope c. 1863

Lerebours à Paris, Drum Microscope, c. 1844

Lerebours à Paris, Drum Microscope, c. 1844

J. & A. Molteni, 44 rue du Chateau d'Eau, Paris. Drum Microscope with rack and pinion focusing

J. & A. Molteni, 44 rue du Chateau d'Eau, Paris. Drum Microscope with rack and pinion focusing

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Universal model monocular microscope, c. 1889

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Universal model monocular microscope, c. 1889

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 338. Abbe Microspectroscope

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 338. Abbe Microspectroscope

John Browning, London. Sorby-Browning Microspectroscope

John Browning, London. Sorby-Browning Microspectroscope

R & J Beck, 31 Cornhill London, No. 56. Beck-Sorby Microspectroscope

R & J Beck, 31 Cornhill London, No. 56. Beck-Sorby Microspectroscope

Ross, London #5008. Small Ross-Zentmayer model microscope

Ross, London #5008. Small Ross-Zentmayer model microscope

C. Verick, èlève spécial du Hartnack, rue de la Parcheminerie 2, Paris, No. 3275, c. 1880. Verick Laboratory Microscope No.7

C. Verick, èlève spécial du Hartnack, rue de la Parcheminerie 2, Paris, No. 3275, c. 1880. Verick Laboratory Microscope No.7

W. Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London #3925. c. 1897. The Royal Van Heurck model with binocular and monocular tubes and continental base.

W. Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London #3925. c. 1897. The Royal Van Heurck model with binocular and monocular tubes and continental base.

C. Verick, Èlève spécial de E. Hartnack rue de la Parcheminerie, 2, Paris, No. 3571, c. 1880

C. Verick, Èlève spécial de E. Hartnack rue de la Parcheminerie, 2, Paris, No. 3571, c. 1880

James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia and New York. The Educational Model Microscope,  c. 1870

James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia and New York. The Educational Model Microscope, c. 1870

Signed: Franz Poeller, Munchen . Most likely made by Arthur Chevalier, Paris

Signed: Franz Poeller, Munchen . Most likely made by Arthur Chevalier, Paris

Binocular microscope: H. Crouch, 51 London Wall, London, #574. c. 1871

Binocular microscope: H. Crouch, 51 London Wall, London, #574. c. 1871

F.W. Schieck Berlin S.W. No. 7903, c. 1884

F.W. Schieck Berlin S.W. No. 7903, c. 1884. Continental model microscope

 Hensoldt Wetzlar   #11721. Tami  Portable or Travelling Microscope

Hensoldt Wetzlar #11721. Tami Portable or Travelling Microscope

 Nachet Opticien, rue Serpente 16, Paris mall model microscope, c.1853

Nachet Opticien, rue Serpente 16, Paris mall model microscope, c.1853

 Hensoldt Wetzlar   #1201. Metami Field or Travelling Microscope

Hensoldt Wetzlar #1201. Metami Field or Travelling Microscope

Culpeper type microscope with rack focusing c. 1800. Unsigned, but possibly sold by P. & J. Dollond, London

Culpeper type microscope with rack focusing c. 1800. Unsigned, but possibly sold by P. & J. Dollond, London

 Carl Zeiss, Jena #9546. Stativ VII, c. 1885, Continental microscope

Carl Zeiss, Jena #9546. Stativ VII, c. 1886, Continental microscope

Early Watson Microscope (unsigned)

Early Watson Microscope (unsigned, but signed examples are known)

 Microscope signed: Gebr. Mittelstrafs, (Mittelstrass), Magdeburg c. 1875

Microscope signed: Gebr. Mittelstrafs, (Mittelstrass), Magdeburg c. 1875

 Cary-Gould Pocket Microscope

Cary-Gould Pocket Microscope

Cary-Gould type case-mounted microscope with inclination

Cary-Gould type case-mounted microscope with inclination

 Thos Rubergall, 27 Coventry St., London type pocket microscope, c. 1820

Thos Rubergall, 27 Coventry St., London type pocket microscope, c. 1820

Botanical compass microscope c. 1850

Hand held botanical compass microscope with case, "The Flower Microscope", c. 1850

Double pillar French microscope c. 1875

Double pillar French microscope c. 1875

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester NY. Pat. Oct. 3, 1876. The Student's Model Microscope, c. 1878

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester NY. Pat. Oct. 3, 1876. The Student's Model Microscope, c. 1878

Lyman D. McIntosh, Chicago (unsigned). Pat. March 13, 1883. Microscope for a Solar and Stereopticon Combination, c. 1885

Lyman D. McIntosh, Chicago (unsigned). Pat. March 13, 1883. Microscope for a Solar and Stereopticon Combination, c. 1885

E.H. & F.H. Tighe, Detroit Mich., Small monocular microscope, c. 1890

E.H. & F.H. Tighe, Detroit Mich., Small monocular microscope, c. 1890

T. H. McAllister N.Y. The Popular Model microscope

T. H. McAllister N.Y. The Popular Model microscope

Unsigned monocular microscope on a double pillar. Likely American-made c. 1880

Unsigned large monocular microscope on a double pillar. Likely American-made c. 1880

Unsigned English microscope with round base c. 1865

Unsigned English microscope with round base c. 1865

Unsigned English microscope with round base c. 1865

French botanical or entomological microscope c. 1880

J & W Grunow, New York #267. Small microscope on a wood and iron bas Small microscope on a wood and iron base c. 1864.

J. & W. Grunow, New York #267. Small microscope on a wood and iron base, c. 1864.

Nachet & Fils, 17 rue St. Severin, Paris. Hayem-Nachet Hemocytometer, c. 1890

Nachet & Fils, 17 rue St. Severin, Paris. Hayem-Nachet Hemocytometer, c. 1890

Sidle and Poalk, Philadelphia. The ACME No. 17, c. 1879

Sidle and Poalk, Philadelphia. "The ACME" No. 17, c. 1879

James W. Queen & Co. #1476 The Acme No. 4 model microscope. c. 1887. The microscope of Dr. Edward E. Maxey, MD (1867-1934)

James W. Queen & Co. #1476 The Acme No. 4 model microscope. c. 1887. The microscope of Dr. Edward E. Maxey, MD (1867-1934)

 James W. Queen & Co., Phila., # 788. The Acme No. 3 Model Microscope. c. 1890

James W. Queen & Co., Phila., # 788. The Acme No. 3 Model Microscope. c. 1890

Queen & Co # 2215. The Acme No. 5 model microscope. c. 1893

Queen & Co # 2215. The Acme No. 5 model microscope. c. 1893

 J. Swift, 43 University St., London W.C., Registered Portable microscope lamp, c. 1874

J. Swift, 43 University St., London W.C., Registered Portable microscope lamp, c. 1874

C.A. Steinheil Sohne, Muenchen. Set of aplanatic loupes with handle and loupe stand.

C.A. Steinheil Sohne, Muenchen. Set of aplanatic loupes with handle and loupe stand.

Carl Zeiss, Jena. Abbe's drawing camera  (camera lucida, Zeichenapparat nach Abbe),   c. 1895

Carl Zeiss, Jena. Abbe's drawing camera (camera lucida, Zeichenapparat nach Abbe), c. 1895

Geo. Wale, Patent June 6, 1876. Fusee chain focusing microscope

Geo. Wale, Patent June 6, 1876. Fusee chain focusing microscope

 James W. Queen & Co., Phila. (no serial number). The Acme No. 3 Model Microscope. c. 1890

James W. Queen & Co., Phila. (no serial number). The Acme No. 3 Model Microscope. c. 1890

Two versions of the Nonpareil model microscope. Signed by Ernst Gundlach and Yawman & Erbe, c. 188

Two versions of the Nonpareil model microscope. Signed by Ernst Gundlach and Yawman & Erbe, c. 1884

E. Hartnack sucr. de G. Oberhaeuser. Place Dauphine 21, Paris, #3886. Case-mounted drum microscope, c. 1861

E. Hartnack sucr. de G. Oberhaeuser. Place Dauphine 21, Paris, #3886. Case-mounted drum microscope, c. 1861

French Drum Microscope with stage fine focus (Nachet type). Imported and sold by Benjamin Pike Jr., New York, c. 1849

French Drum Microscope with stage fine focus (Nachet type). Imported and sold by Benjamin Pike Jr., New York, c. 1849

Benj. Pike's Son & Co., 930 Broadway NY. Microscope with stage fine focus adjustment, c. 1878

Benj. Pike's Son & Co., 930 Broadway NY. Microscope with stage fine focus adjustment, c. 1878

Pike Maker, 930 Broadway New York, No. 1181. Fusee chain focusing microscope, c. 1880

Pike Maker, 930 Broadway New York, No. 1181. Fusee chain focusing microscope, c. 1880

James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia and New York. The Student Model Microscope, c. 1874

James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia and New York. The Student Model Microscope, c. 1874

James Swift & Son, University St. London W.C. Improved Wale's American Microscope, c. 1881. Arranged as a polarizing (mineral/petrological) microscope

James Swift & Son, University St. London W.C. Improved Wale's American Microscope, c. 1881. Arranged as a polarizing (mineral/petrological) microscope

J. Zentmayer Philadelphia, Serial No. 330 The Grand American binocular model,c. 1867

J. Zentmayer Philadelphia, Serial No. 330 The "Grand American" binocular model,c. 1867

Chas. Lentz & Sons, Philadelphia, Pat. Oct. 3, 1876 and Oct 13, 1885. Made by the Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co., Rochester, NY

Retailed by Chas. Lentz & Sons, Philadelphia, Pat. Oct. 3, 1876 and Oct 13, 1885. Made by the Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co., Rochester, NY

Miller Bros., New York (unsigned). The Student Model Microscope, c. 1879

Miller Bros., New York (unsigned). The Student Model Microscope, c. 1879

Gundlach Optical Co., Rochester, N.Y. Continental style microscope, c. 1895

Gundlach Optical Co., Rochester, N.Y. Continental style microscope, c. 1895

L. Schrauer, Maker, New York. Prize Microscope Awarded to Frederick Hills Cole, M.D., 1894

L. Schrauer, Maker, New York. Prize Microscope Awarded to Frederick Hills Cole, M.D., 1894

C. Verick, rue de la Parcheminerie, 2, Paris, No. 3036. Verick-Malassez Travelling or Pocket Microscope, c. 1880

C. Verick, rue de la Parcheminerie, 2, Paris, No. 3036. Verick-Malassez Travelling or Pocket Microscope, c. 1880

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Pat'd Oct. 8, 1876. The Professional model microscope with binocular and petrological tubes

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Pat'd Oct. 8, 1876. The Professional model microscope with binocular and petrological tubes

Reichert Wien, No.769, Patent. Multifunctional binocular stereo attachment, c. 1925. After Oskar Heimstädt

Reichert Wien, No.769, Patent. Multifunctional binocular stereo attachment, c. 1925. After Oskar Heimstädt

R. & J. Beck, London and Philadelphia, #8900. The New National Model Microscope, c. 1880

R. & J. Beck, London and Philadelphia, #8900. The New National Model Microscope, c. 1880

The Gundlach Manhattan Optical Co. The Simplex Model, c. 1910. Case mounted microscope

The Gundlach Manhattan Optical Co. The Simplex Model, c. 1910. Case mounted microscope

Franz Schmidt & Haensch, Berlin, No. 256. Middle model No. 4, c. 1870.

Franz Schmidt & Haensch, Berlin, No. 256. Middle model No. 4, c. 1870.

Signed on the back of the base: L. Schrauer, Maker, New York and on one leg of the base: W. M. Keene, B. Sc. M. D. Continental style microscope, c.1890

Signed on the back of the base: L. Schrauer, Maker, New York and on one leg of the base: W. M. Keene, B. Sc. M. D. Continental style microscope, c.1890

The Improved Griffith Club Microscope. Signed: E. H. Griffith, Pat. Dec. 14, 86, Fairport, N.Y. #840. c. 1887

The Improved Griffith Club Microscope. Signed: E. H. Griffith, Pat. Dec. 14, 86, Fairport, N.Y. #840. c. 1887

R. & J. Beck, London, # 6283. The Popular Model Binocular Microscope. c. 1872

R. & J. Beck, London, # 6283. The Popular Model Binocular Microscope. c. 1872

Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, #3646. Binocular eyepiece Bitumi for stereoscopic observation of microscopic objects with a single objective c. 1925

Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, #3646. Binocular eyepiece "Bitumi" for stereoscopic observation of microscopic objects with a single objective c. 1925

James W. Queen &  Co., Philadelphia and New York. The Student Model Microscope, c. 1871

James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia and New York. The Student Microscope, c. 1871

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester NY ,40018. The CCDS Continental Model Microscope, c. 1903

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester NY, 40018. The CCDS Continental Model Microscope, c. 1903

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester N.Y. U.S.A., #162120. The No. 40 Model Pocket Microscope. c. 1923.

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester N.Y. U.S.A., #162120. The No. 40 Model Pocket Microscope. c. 1923.

Carl Zeiss, Jena No. 51081. The Model IIIE microscope with large mechanical stage, c. 1910

Carl Zeiss, Jena No. 51081. The Model IIIE microscope with large mechanical stage, c. 1910

F. Koristka, Milano #6827. Large Continental Microscope, c. 1900

F. Koristka, Milano #6827. Large Continental Microscope, c. 1900

 Schiek in Berlin, No. 137 drum microscope, c. 1842. The microscope of Thomas Lovell Beddoes (1803-1849)

Schiek in Berlin, No. 137. Small drum microscope, c. 1842. The microscope of Thomas Lovell Beddoes (1803-1849)

G. & S. Merz in Munchen N:726.  Middle model microscope,  c. 1867

G. & S. Merz in Munchen N:726. Middle model microscope, c. 1867

 Schiek in Berlin, No. 965. Small drum microscope. c. 1859

Schiek in Berlin, No. 965. Small drum microscope. c. 1859

R. & J. Beck Ltd, London, #29446. The London-Handle Model Microscope, c. 1910

R. & J. Beck Ltd, London, #29446. The London-Handle Model Microscope, c. 1910

Case-mounted folding botanical microscope, c.1830

Case-mounted folding botanical microscope, c.1830. Lenses used individually or in combinations

Cary, London. Gould's Improved Pocket Compound Microscope, c. 1835. The microscope of Alexander Boyden (1791-1881)

Cary, London. Gould's Improved Pocket Compound Microscope, c. 1835. The microscope of Alexander Boyden (1791-1881)

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester NY, Pat. Oct. 3, 1876, No. 279. Made by Ernst Gundlach. The Laboratory  model microscope, c. 1877

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester NY, Pat. Oct. 3, 1876, No. 279. Made by Ernst Gundlach. The "Laboratory" model microscope, c. 1877

Nachet 17 rue St. Severin, Paris. Middle model No. 4 microscope with mechanical stage, c.1890

Nachet 17 rue St. Severin, Paris. Middle model No. 4 microscope with mechanical stage, c.1890

E. Leitz, Wetzlar, No. 123111. Entomological Field Microscope, c. 1909

E. Leitz, Wetzlar, No. 123111. Entomological Field Microscope, c. 1909

Miniature French Pocket microscope in a Coffin-shaped Case, c. 1870

Miniature French Pocket microscope in a Coffin-shaped Case, c. 1870

Perfectionné par Charles Chevalier Ingénieur Opticien Breveté, Palais Royal 163 é Paris, Solar microscope, c. 1840

Perfectionné par Charles Chevalier Ingénieur Opticien Breveté, Palais Royal 163 é Paris, Solar microscope, c. 1840

Henry Crouch, London, #942. Student's Binocular Microscope. c. 1875

Henry Crouch, London, #942. Student's Binocular Microscope. c. 1875

E. Leitz Wetzlar, No. 2860. Middle Model Microscope IIIa, c. 1878

E. Leitz Wetzlar, No. 2860. Middle Model Microscope IIIa, c. 1878

Imported French microscope with Varley stage, c.1870

Imported French microscope with Varley stage, c.1870

Seibert in Wetzlar. Polarizing (Mineral) Microscope, c. 1895

Seibert in Wetzlar. Polarizing (Mineral) Microscope, c. 1895

Carl Zeiss, Jena No. 32540. Microscope 1C  for Photomicrography and Projection. Berger's New Model (Jug Handle). c.1899

Carl Zeiss, Jena No. 32540. Microscope 1C for Photomicrography and Projection. Berger's New Model (Jug Handle). c.1899

R. Fuess, Berlin - Steglitz, No. 420. Model No. III petrological microscope, c.1893

R. Fuess, Berlin - Steglitz, No. 420. Model No. III petrological microscope, c.1893

Ross London, 3750. First -Class No. 1 Monocular Microscope, c. 1873

Ross London, 3750. First-Class No. 1 Monocular Microscope, c. 1873

French Drum Microscope with rack and pinion focusing, c.1850. The microscope of George Tate (1805-1871)

French Drum Microscope with rack and pinion focusing, c.1850. The microscope of George Tate (1805-1871)

A cased set of microscope specimen preparation and display tools. Sold by James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia, c.1885

A cased set of microscope specimen preparation and display tools. Sold by James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia, c.1885

C. Verick, Paris (attributed). Dissecting-Preparation Microscope, c. 1880

C. Verick, Paris (attributed). Dissecting-Preparation Microscope, c. 1880

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Serial No. 7516. Pat. Oct. 3, 1876 and Oct 13, 1885. An uncommon variant of the Physician's Model microscope with a tripod base, c. 1889

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Serial No. 7516. Pat. Oct. 3, 1876 and Oct 13, 1885. An uncommon variant of the Physician's Model microscope with a tripod base, c. 1889

Carl Zeiss, Jena No. 53444. Stand 1B Jug-Handle model, c. 1910. Engraved on the base: Made For Herbert W. Hegele, Portland-Oregon

Carl Zeiss, Jena No. 53444. Stand 1B Jug-Handle model, c. 1910. Engraved on the base: Made For Herbert W. Hegele, Portland-Oregon

Bausch & Lomb Optical. Co., Rochester NY, #643. The Research Model microscope, c. 1878

Bausch & Lomb Optical. Co., Rochester NY, #643. The Research Model microscope, c. 1878

Imported French Drum Microscope  (Nachet type). Signed on the tube McAllister & Brother, Philadelphia, c. 1855

Imported French Drum Microscope (Nachet type). Signed on the tube McAllister & Brother, Philadelphia, c. 1855

Société Genevoise pour la Construction de Instruments de Physique, Geneve. Metrological microscope (measuring microscope), c. 1900

Société Genevoise pour la Construction de Instruments de Physique, Geneve. Metrological microscope (measuring microscope), c. 1900

J. Zentmayer, Phila., Dissecting Microscope. c. 1890

J. Zentmayer, Phila., Dissecting Microscope. c. 1890

 Nickel plated French microscope, c.1860 With lever controlled stage

Nickel plated French microscope, c.1860. With lever controlled stage

T. H. McAllister, N. Y. The Professional Model Microscope c. 1878

T. H. McAllister, N. Y. The Professional Model Microscope c. 1878

Carl Zeiss Jena 221904, Model FZE. Large microscope with interchangeable tubes and centering slide condenser, c. 1929

Carl Zeiss Jena 221904, Model FZE. Large microscope with interchangeable tubes and centering slide condenser, c. 1929

L. Schrauer, Maker, 42 Nassau St., New York. Large microscope on a double pillar with swinging substage, c. 1880

L. Schrauer, Maker, 42 Nassau St., New York. Large microscope on a double pillar with swinging substage, c. 1880

W. H. Bulloch, Chicago, Stand C monocular microscope, # 87, Sold on Oct. 16, 1877 to Thomas Noonan Miller M.D.

W. H. Bulloch, Chicago, Stand C monocular microscope, # 87, Sold on Oct. 16, 1877 to Thomas Noonan Miller M.D.

James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia and New York. The Student Model Microscope, c. 1880

James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia and New York. The Student Model Microscope, c. 1880

English Drum Microscope c. 1850 with rack and pinion focusing

English Drum Microscope c. 1850 with rack and pinion focusing. Large Improved Compound Microscope

Carl Zeiss, Jena - Abbe's Apertometer, c. 1910

Carl Zeiss, Jena - Abbe's Apertometer, c. 1910

English Drum Microscope c. 1850 with rack and pinion focusing

E. Leitz in Wetzlar, No. 1751, c. 1874. Microscope with polarizing attachments (Stativ Nr. 1)

New Improved Pocket Compound Microscope, c. 1830. Cary-Gould type microscope

New Improved Pocket Compound Microscope, c. 1830. Cary-Gould type

 Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester NY. Cover-glass thickness gauge, c. 1895

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester NY. Cover-glass thickness gauge, c. 1895

 Tolles, Boston (attributed). Microscope objective with built-in vertical illuminator, c.1880

Tolles, Boston (attributed). Microscope objective with built-in vertical illuminator, c.1880

J. Grunow, New York No. 976. An advanced version of the Physician's Model with a swinging sub-stage, c. 1889

J. Grunow, New York No. 976. An advanced version of the Physician's Model with a swinging sub-stage, c. 1889

Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co. USA, AK3160, c. 1941. DDE Microscope for Research and Photomicrography

Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co. USA, AK3160, c. 1941. DDE Microscope for Research and Photomicrography

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. The Travelling Microscope. c.1929

Carl Zeiss, Jena, No. 204027. The Travelling Microscope. c.1929

Stokes & Watson, 6, Market Street, Manchester. Hand-held demonstration microscope, c. 1890

Stokes & Watson, 6, Market Street, Manchester. Hand-held demonstration microscope, c. 1890

Two examples of Bertrand Furnace Microscopes. Pocket-sized drum microscopes

Two examples of Bertrand "Furnace" Microscopes. Pocket-sized drum microscopes

J. & W. Grunow, New York, #558. Monocular microscope with long lever fine adjustment, c. 1873

J. & W. Grunow, New York, #558. Microscope with novel focusing adjustments - Charles B. Richards patent, c. 1872

J. & W. Grunow, New York, #558. Monocular microscope with long lever fine adjustment, c. 1873

R. Wasserlein, Berlin. Small drum microscope, c. 1875

E. Leitz, Wetzlar. Vertical Illuminator for use with a petrological microscope, 2nd quarter 20th century

E. Leitz, Wetzlar. Vertical Illuminator for use with a petrological microscope, 2nd quarter 20th century

Jas. W. Queen & Co., Phila & N.Y. Fiddian's Microscope Illuminator. Portable microscope lamp, c. 1870

Jas. W. Queen & Co., Phila & N.Y. Fiddian's Microscope Illuminator. Portable microscope lamp, c. 1875

Joseph Zentmayer - Mechanical Finger and Diatom Stage, c. 1874

Joseph Zentmayer - Mechanical Finger & Diatom Stage, c. 1874

A collection of 132 Mycology Microscope Slides

A Collection of Mycology Microscope Slides. Many signed "M. C. Cook"

Portable microscope for blood analysis by a veterinarian in the field

Portable microscope for blood analysis by a veterinarian in the field

Unsigned case-mounted microscope with fine adjustment, English, c. 1845

Case-mounted microscope with a fine focus adjustment, English, c. 1845

Mechanical Finger for use with a microscope. Invented by the diatomist Hamilton Lanphere Smith in 1866

Mechanical Finger for use with a microscope. Invented by the diatomist Hamilton Lanphere Smith in 1866

Imported French Microscope with Ball  & Socket Inclination. Benjamin Pike's Son  & co. The Smaller Educational Model, c. 1880

Imported French Microscope with Ball & Socket Inclination. Benjamin Pike's Son & Co. The Smaller Educational Model, c. 1880

Andrew Pritchard, 162 Fleet Street, London, No. 124 . The Standard Achromatic Microscope, c. 1843

Andrew Pritchard, 162 Fleet Street, London, No. 124 . The Standard Achromatic Microscope, c. 1843

Signed: Dollond, London. Larger brass Culpeper type microscope, c. 1800. Double Reflecting Microscope

Dollond, London. Larger brass Culpeper type microscope. The Double Reflecting Microscope, c. 1800.

Imported French Microscope with Ball  & Socket Inclination. Benjamin Pike's Son  & co. The Smaller Educational Model, c. 1880

French drum Microscope. Unsigned by the maker, c. 1855

E. Leitz, Wetzlar, No. 66892. Large Travelling (portable) Microscope, c. 1902

E. Leitz, Wetzlar, No. 66892. Large Travelling (portable) Microscope, c. 1902

E. Leitz Wetzlar, No. 179348. Stand A - The Universal Microscope, c. 1919

E. Leitz Wetzlar, No. 179348. Stand A - The Universal Microscope, c. 1919

R. Fuess, Steglitz - Berlin, No.1287. Petrological microscope, c. 1906

R. Fuess, Steglitz - Berlin, No.1287. Petrological microscope, c. 1906

 



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