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What is a microscope?
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A microscope is an instrument that allows you to see things that are too small for the naked eye to make out. Although they are typically thought of as tools for conducting scientific research and making medical diagnoses, jewelers may also use microscopes to evaluate gemstones and precious metals. On 1stDibs, find a range of microscopes.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Shop for Antique Microscope on 1stDibs
Culpeper Compound Microscope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Compound Monocular Microscope
Edmund Culpeper
Circa 1730
This extraordinary early 18th-century
Category
Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$48,500
Leitz Brass Compound Microscope
By E. Leitz
Located in New Orleans, LA
Brass Compound Microscope in Case
Ernst Leitz
Dated 1897
This rare late 19th-century compound
Category
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Optical Glass, Wood
Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope
Located in Norwich, GB
Small Victorian monocular field microscope
Brass framed monocular field microscope house in
Category
Antique 1890s English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 18th century brass lacquered Culpepper design microscope by Adams, London in the original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Dancer Field Microscope in Fine Condition
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A very clean and complete Dancer field microscope designed to fit into a small case for use in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Microscope cloth counting glass by Casartelli
Located in London, GB
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester. Circa 1910.
In original
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
