Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope
Located in Norwich, GB
Small Victorian monocular field microscope Brass framed monocular field microscope house in it’s original mahogany box with hinged brass carrying handle.
Brass
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H 12 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Antique English Brass Monocular Microscope Signed R&J Beck London, 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass monocular microscope in original case signed R & J Beck London, circa 1890-1900.
Brass
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H 11.23 in W 5.71 in D 4.14 in
Antique Monocular Microscope, English Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased monocular microscope. An English brass scientific instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Brass
Telescope Monocular, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Length in folded state 32cm. Fully functional in beautiful original condition. Only the front lens has a small fragment around the edge (which cannot be seen in the picture at all).
Brass
Collection of Dr. A.F. Dixon's Medical Research Instruments
Located in Austin, TX
Dixon including: A Victorian-era brass monocular microscope with reflection mirror by J.
Antique Monocular Pendant with Green Pastes
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual brass antique refracting telescope adorned along the sides with green pastes.
Brass
Powell And Lealand Number 3 Monocular Microscope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a Number 3 model microscope retailed by Carpenter and Westley, London in the original fine quality mahogany case. It has a signed Powell and Lealand achromatic cond...
Brass
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H 22.71 in Dm 1.61 in
England 1880 British Navy Four Draw Long Monocular Telescope In Wood And Brass
Located in Miami, FL
British four-Draws Monocular Telescope. Very unusual monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1880. Th...
Brass, Bronze
Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Functional, perfect original condition, only one leather eyelet are missing. Karl Fritsch (born August 22, 1855 in Vienna, January 2, 1926 ibid) was an Austrian optician and instrume...
Brass
Antique Bausch & Lomb NYC Hospital Brass Monocular Microscope & Case
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th to early 20th century heavy brass monocular optical Bausch & Lomb microscope with lenses by Spencer Lens Co, Officine Galileo and Olympus Japan.
Brass
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H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.89 in
Vintage Microscope by Ernst Leitz with Original Box, Germany, circa 1915
By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A German brass monocular microscope with its original oak case and with two extra lenses.
Brass, Iron
Microscope by W. F. Archer of Liverpool
Located in London, GB
A cased brass monocular microscope, the foot marked W. F.
Brass
Antique English Telescopic Ocean Monocular in Brass & Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Old English nautical monocular that via its telescope mechanism expands up to 75 cm with its 4 draws. It features its original patinated leather handle. It was made in England circa ...
Brass
England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1880.
Brass, Bronze
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H 9.13 in Dm 1.34 in
Victorian 1900 Three Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass & Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1900.
Brass, Bronze
A monocular microscope with wooden box, France 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
A 19th Century lacquered-brass compund monocular microscope, with draw-tube focusing.
Brass
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H 4.75 in Dm 1.22 in
England 1900 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass And Red Wood
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1900.
Brass, Bronze
Walking Stick/Gadget Cane Monocular
Located in Roswell, GA
This is from a famous Welsh Regiment inscribed on the cartouche'Morgan Imperial Yeomanry'. Brass collar. Brass Ferrule. Length 36ins
Brass
Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish Decorative use, not functional. Gilt metal telescope decorated with a dark band standing on a tripod, also gilt metal, with thre...
Other
Vintage, German, Leitz 10 x 80 Observation Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Second world war 10 x 80 observation binoculars. A pair of German ex military observation binoculars with 45º incline eyepieces mounted onto an aluminium cradle and gimble. The whole...
Aluminum
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and clean and elegant lines. Inspired by classic models. Weight: 945 gr." Size: 9 x 15...
Metal, Other
$728Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Appealing dumpy level with quality m...
Brass
French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An antique French single draw telescope. Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful dark, veneer fruit wood, while the fixings and sliding drawer are gleaming brass. D...
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 mahogany case. The two drawers contain a good selection of lenses and accessories. Th...
Brass
$1,170
H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 9.65 in
Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
Optical microscope signed F.lli Koristka Milano n. 42870 produced between 1920/30, of chromed and black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate w...
Brass
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 7.09 in
Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare antique Microscope manufactured by W. Klein in Wetzlar. The microscope features a solid brass body that has developed a rich patina and it featur...
Brass
$813Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.11 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing brass instrument with fine colour, ide...
Brass
$2,040Sale Price|40% Off
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
Rare Microscope "Neopan" by Carl Aubock 1963, Reichert Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare award-winning microscope, model Neopan, designed in 1963 by the Viennese architect and designer Carl Aubock. Executed by Reichert Austria. In good condition, fully workin...
Metal
$1,429Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, ...
Brass
$595
H 14.5 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Reichert Austria Microscope 241 653 in Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Reichert Austria Microscope Number 241 653 in Wooden Box with Accessories as Pictured. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Box: 14.5" H x 9" W x 10.5" D.
Metal
Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned. All parts appear to be complete, no guarantee, see photos.
Brass
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
Brass
$1,015
H 15 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
Carl Zeiss Stand IV Brass Continental Microscope W/ Case and Slides, circa 1891
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Norwalk, CT
This incredible microscope dates from the late 19th century, during which Carl Zeiss and Edward Abbe were the foremost innovators of revolutionary microscope lens technology. It is a...
Brass
Decorative Alidade, Metal, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
It has a cover to protect the lens made of the same gold metal in which the rest of the instrument is made. The lines, pure and clean, are the protagonists, and make it a great opti...
Metal, Other
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 field. This example is numbered 38 and has a Wenham prism that neatly slides into ...
Brass
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
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