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An Antique Travelling Microscope - Botanical
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An Antique Travelling Microscope - Botanical

19th century
Sold 16 June 2025 · Opus Antiques
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An antique  English botanical microscope. These were popular in the 19th century and were taken day trips and examining flowers, insects etc.The small 19thC botanist’s lacquered brass microscope comes in a  box. The microscope  completely folds away. When in use, it screws onto the lid of the box. It hasseveral lenses, a brass live box (for insects, flowers, seeds etc!), bone disc, a small magnifying glass and tweezers.

The box measures 14cm w x 11cm d x  5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Microscope to the 19th Century.

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An antique  English botanical microscope. These were popular in the 19th century and were taken day trips and examining flowers, insects etc.The small 19thC botanist’s lacquered brass microscope comes in a  box. The microscope  completely folds away. When in use, it screws onto the lid of the box.
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It hasseveral lenses, a brass live box (for insects, flowers, seeds etc!), bone disc, a small magnifying glass and tweezers.
Opus Antiques

The box measures 14cm w x 11cm d x  5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Microscope to the 19th Century.

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An antique brass travelling microscope mounted on its original wooden storage box with various optical accessories displayed around the base.
An Antique Travelling Microscope - botanical
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An antique brass travelling microscope mounted on its original wooden storage box with various optical accessories displayed around the base.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Mahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPolished brass barrel, Focusing rack and pinion, Fitted wooden base box, Sub-stage mirror

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Brass microscopes gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries as advancements in optical technology and microscopy revolutionised scientific inquiry and botanical study.

These instruments were typically constructed from polished brass for the optical and mechanical components, often mounted on or housed within hardwood timber boxes such as mahogany or walnut.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut threads, natural patina on the brass, maker signatures engraved on the barrel or stage, and dovetail joinery on the accompanying wooden storage boxes.

Place the microscope on a study desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece to introduce a layer of intellectual history and sophisticated texture to a room.

Maintain the item by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical metal polishes that can strip the historical patina, and keeping it in a stable environment away from excess humidity.
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