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Antique Victorian Microscope by Chadburn Bros

Name: Antique Victorian Microscope by Chadburn Bros
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA851803
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Description

Good example of a high quality antique microscope complete with its original lenses dating from the late 19th Century. The microscope parts are made of lacquered brass and it sits on heavy Y-shaped base. The eyepiece tube is manually adjusted to provide the coarse focus and there is an additional fine focus wheel on the side. It has a square stage with a moveable slide rest. Below the staging is a mirror to focus the light and a pin wheel. The top of the tube is marked with the retailer's name "Chadburn Bros. Opticians. Sheffield".

There are two brass objective lenses contained within their original fitted cases. The first marked 1 1/2 and the second marked 1/2 & 1/4 as it is a stacking lens. There are also two original eyepieces of varying strengths.

The microscope appears to be in good working order and I have set it up and tested it with a few old slides. The microscope was easy to focus with both the main focus and the fine focus, and produced a clear and crisp image. I'm sure the lenses would benefit from a light clean and although in working order it is really being sold as a decorative / collectors item rather than an accurate scientific instrument.

Overall it is in good condition but it has been used and will have normal signs of wear. There are some areas of tarnish and wear to the lacquer and some surface scratches but nothing untoward or detrimental. The brass has been lightly cleaned and polished and it displays very nicely.

The microscope comes in it's original fitted mahogany box with sections for the lenses and an additional drawer for slides at the bottom. The box measures 14 1/2" (37cm) high by 7" (18cm) wide and 5" (13cm) deep. The box is in good condition and is strong and sturdy. It is missing its inlaid escutcheon and we do not have a key but otherwise there are no major damages.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK delivery £15.

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA851803

Description

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The eyepiece tube is manually adjusted to provide the coarse focus and there is an additional fine focus wheel on the side.

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It has a square stage with a moveable slide rest. Below the staging is a mirror to focus the light and a pin wheel. The top of the tube is marked with the retailer's name "Chadburn Bros. Opticians. Sheffield".

fig 1. Antique Victorian Microscope by Chadburn Bros

There are two brass objective lenses contained within their original fitted cases. The first marked 1 1/2 and the second marked 1/2 & 1/4 as it is a stacking lens. There are also two original eyepieces of varying strengths.

fig 2. Antique Victorian Microscope by Chadburn Bros

The microscope appears to be in good working order and I have set it up and tested it with a few old slides. The microscope was easy to focus with both the main focus and the fine focus, and produced a clear and crisp image. I'm sure the lenses would benefit from a light clean and although in working order it is really being sold as a decorative / collectors item rather than an accurate scientific instrument.

fig 3. Antique Victorian Microscope by Chadburn Bros

Overall it is in good condition but it has been used and will have normal signs of wear. There are some areas of tarnish and wear to the lacquer and some surface scratches but nothing untoward or detrimental. The brass has been lightly cleaned and polished and it displays very nicely.

fig 4. Antique Victorian Microscope by Chadburn Bros

The microscope comes in it's original fitted mahogany box with sections for the lenses and an additional drawer for slides at the bottom. The box measures 14 1/2" (37cm) high by 7" (18cm) wide and 5" (13cm) deep. The box is in good condition and is strong and sturdy. It is missing its inlaid escutcheon and we do not have a key but otherwise there are no major damages.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK delivery £15.