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Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Pat. Oct. 3, 1876. The Professional model microscope. c. 1884 |
J. Zentmayer Phila., pat. 1876, #3773. The US Army Hospital model microscope |
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Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Pat. Oct. 3, 1876. The Professional model microscope. c. 1884 |
J. Zentmayer Phila., pat. 1876, #3773. The US Army Hospital model microscope |
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Microscope manufacturing in America began in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Before that time, the few microscopes that were available in this country were imported primarily from France and England. The first American microscope manufacturer of commercial significance was Charles A. Spencer (1813-1881). His first microscope was produced around 1838. As the century progressed, other American manufacturers emerged to produce instruments to meet the growing demand. By the early 1880s, there were at least 20 firms supplying microscopes. Many of the microscopes produced by these firms had a distinct American style and several incorporated some important innovations. Listed below are some of the better-known American microscope makers: |
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On these pages you can view some of the antique American made microscopes in my collection. There are still many historical models made by some of these American firms that I would like to have in my collection. If you think that you might have an early American microscope of interest, please contact me about it. You can contact me by mail, phone, or Email. |
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Boston Optical Works, Tolles, #15. The B Model microscope. c. 1878. |
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monocular microscope: L. Schrauer, Maker, 42 Nassau St., New York. |
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Monocular microscope: Yawman & Erbe c. 1882 |
Monocular microscope: J. and W. Grunow, New Haven Ct., No. 196 |
Monocular microscope: James W. Queen, Philadelphia and New York, #222 |
Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co, Pat Oct. 8, 1876. Student model microscope. |
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Left: James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia & New York, c. 1870. Right: E. B. Meyrowitz, New York J, Zentmayer, Philda, Pat'd Aug 15 76. The Histological model microscope. |
Left: Chas Lentz & Co., Philadelphia, Pat. Oct. 3, 1876 Pat. Oct. 13, 1885 made by Bausch & Lomb. Right: Jas. W. Queen & Co., # 1853. The Acme No. 4 model microscope. |
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Two monocular microscopes: left: T.H. McAllister NY. right: James W. Queen, Philadelphia. |
Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co. William's Petrological microscope. |
Two versions of the Bausch & Lomb Physicians' model microscope. |
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Monocular and binocular Bausch & Lomb Universal model microscopes |
Two Grunow microscopes: left: J. Grunow NY, #790 right: J Grunow NY, Roosevelt Memorial |
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Monocular microscope: Schrauer, Maker, New York |
Microscope by Charles Spencer c.1860 |
Monocular microscope: L. Schrauer |
Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co, Pat Oct. 8, 1876 Professioanl model microscope with petrological tube. |
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Two microscopes made by Leopold Schrauer. Both signed: L. Schrauer Maker, New York, c. 1890 |
J. Zentmayer, Philadelphia, Patented 1876, #1867, US Army Hospital Model microscope |
Two microscopes made by J. Grunow., New York: No. 676 and 950, respectively. |
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