Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Brass Binocular Microscope to the 19th Century.
This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.
The microscope is engraved to the foot “R. & J. Beck, London” and retains good overall form and presence.
Housed in its original fitted mahogany case, stamped internally for Brady & Martin, indicating period retail through this Newcastle agent. The case also retains its original instruction label.
The microscope is supplied with two Beck eyepieces and associated fittings. A scarce example of an early binocular microscope by one of London’s leading instrument makers, offering both display appeal and practical usability.
Height of microscope: 33 cm
Height of case: 38 cm
Condition Report
Presented in good antique condition with wear commensurate with age and use.
Brass surfaces have been cleaned/polished and show light handling wear
Optics show some scratches and debris; not tested for optical performance
Stage glass plate has a visible stable crack and appears to be a later replacement
Mirror exhibits foxing
2 Eyepieces marked by Beck, with light wear.
Case structurally complete but with a visible vertical split to the rear panel and general age-related cracking
No obvious replaced structural components noted
Overall, a well-preserved and complete example with expected age-related imperfections.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Brass Binocular Microscope to the 19th Century.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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R. & J. Beck, London, Binocular Microscope, “Improved National”, C.1880, in Original Mahogany Case
