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Cased Horizonal Microscope on Geometer
Cased Horizonal Microscope on Geometer

Cased Horizonal Microscope on Geometer

Located in Stamford, CT

Cased Horizonal Microscope on geometer stand with case by Hall and Bergemen, NY circa 1880s. Elle

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1880s American Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Unique English Pancratic Dissecting Microscope, circa 1870-1880
Unique English Pancratic Dissecting Microscope, circa 1870-1880

Unique English Pancratic Dissecting Microscope, circa 1870-1880

Located in Paris, FR

The shape of this microscope is unique, certainly designed to fit the needs of a specific client

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1870s English Antique Microscope

Early Electric Scientific Micro Slide Projector
Early Electric Scientific Micro Slide Projector

Early Electric Scientific Micro Slide Projector

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Early electrical microscopic slide projector. Projects microscope slides onto a screen so a class

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Early 1900s American Antique Microscope

Antique Pine Medical Cabinet, Referenced to Joseph Maina Mungai, c1900
Antique Pine Medical Cabinet, Referenced to Joseph Maina Mungai, c1900

Antique Pine Medical Cabinet, Referenced to Joseph Maina Mungai, c1900

Located in Ely, GB

An interesting antique Pine Medical / Microscope slide cabinet with 48 Drawers, c1900s The

Category

Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Microscope

Materials

Pine

Art Deco ring in 18 carat gold adorned with a sapphire and diamonds, 1930 period
Art Deco ring in 18 carat gold adorned with a sapphire and diamonds, 1930 period

Art Deco ring in 18 carat gold adorned with a sapphire and diamonds, 1930 period

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 carat gold ring set with a pearl and diamonds, 1900 period.
18 carat gold ring set with a pearl and diamonds, 1900 period.

18 carat gold ring set with a pearl and diamonds, 1900 period.

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La plupart de nos

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Collier Collerette En or 18 Carats, Décor De Feuilles Et Filigranes Époque 1900
Collier Collerette En or 18 Carats, Décor De Feuilles Et Filigranes Époque 1900

Collier Collerette En or 18 Carats, Décor De Feuilles Et Filigranes Époque 1900

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Microscope

Materials

18k Gold

Chaîne Collier En or 18 Carats À Mailles En Filigrane, Vers 1900
Chaîne Collier En or 18 Carats À Mailles En Filigrane, Vers 1900

Chaîne Collier En or 18 Carats À Mailles En Filigrane, Vers 1900

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Microscope

Materials

18k Gold

Bague en or 18 carats sertie de diamants Epoque Art Déco. Travail Français.
Bague en or 18 carats sertie de diamants Epoque Art Déco. Travail Français.

Bague en or 18 carats sertie de diamants Epoque Art Déco. Travail Français.

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

pierres précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Ring, Marquise, Set with 17 Fine Pearls and Diamonds, circa 1880
18 Carat Gold Ring, Marquise, Set with 17 Fine Pearls and Diamonds, circa 1880

18 Carat Gold Ring, Marquise, Set with 17 Fine Pearls and Diamonds, circa 1880

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

White Diamond, White Gold Bracelet
White Diamond, White Gold Bracelet

White Diamond, White Gold Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

by hand and in CAD, Computer Aided Design. The diamonds were set under the microscope and laser for

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1860s American Art Nouveau Antique Microscope

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond, White Gold Bracelet, 10.12 Carats
White Diamond, White Gold Bracelet, 10.12 Carats

White Diamond, White Gold Bracelet, 10.12 Carats

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

by hand and in CAD, Computer Aided Design. The diamonds were set under the microscope and laser for

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1860s American Retro Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bague Française En Platine, Époque 1900, Sertie D'une Perle Fine Et De Diamants
Bague Française En Platine, Époque 1900, Sertie D'une Perle Fine Et De Diamants

Bague Française En Platine, Époque 1900, Sertie D'une Perle Fine Et De Diamants

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La plupart de nos diamants sont

Category

Early 20th Century French Romantic Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Collier en or 18 Carats à décor d’éventail, époque Art Deco
Collier en or 18 Carats à décor d’éventail, époque Art Deco

Collier en or 18 Carats à décor d’éventail, époque Art Deco

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Microscope

Materials

18k Gold

18k Earrings Set with Diamonds, Around 1900
18k Earrings Set with Diamonds, Around 1900

18k Earrings Set with Diamonds, Around 1900

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La plupart de nos diamants sont

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Collier pendentif en platine d’époque 1930 serti de diamants
Collier pendentif en platine d’époque 1930 serti de diamants

Collier pendentif en platine d’époque 1930 serti de diamants

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

pierres précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Collier Français, Draperie En or 18 Carats Et Perles, Vers 1880
Collier Français, Draperie En or 18 Carats Et Perles, Vers 1880

Collier Français, Draperie En or 18 Carats Et Perles, Vers 1880

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Microscope

Materials

18k Gold

Croix Française En or 18 Carats Ornée De 5 Citrines, Époque Fin Xixéme
Croix Française En or 18 Carats Ornée De 5 Citrines, Époque Fin Xixéme

Croix Française En or 18 Carats Ornée De 5 Citrines, Époque Fin Xixéme

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Microscope

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Platinium Engagement Ring Set with a 1.55 Carat Diamond Backed by Emeralds, 1900
Platinium Engagement Ring Set with a 1.55 Carat Diamond Backed by Emeralds, 1900

Platinium Engagement Ring Set with a 1.55 Carat Diamond Backed by Emeralds, 1900

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oval Ring in 18 Carat Gold Set with a Ruby and Diamonds, 1900 Period
Oval Ring in 18 Carat Gold Set with a Ruby and Diamonds, 1900 Period

Oval Ring in 18 Carat Gold Set with a Ruby and Diamonds, 1900 Period

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Bague en platine “cascade ” sertie de diamants , époque Art Deco
Bague en platine “cascade ” sertie de diamants , époque Art Deco

Bague en platine “cascade ” sertie de diamants , époque Art Deco

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Collier Pendentif D'époque 1900 Serti De Diamants Dans Son Écrin D'origine
Collier Pendentif D'époque 1900 Serti De Diamants Dans Son Écrin D'origine

Collier Pendentif D'époque 1900 Serti De Diamants Dans Son Écrin D'origine

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold Brooch: Eagle Holding a Diamond in Its Beak, Napoléon III
18k Gold Brooch: Eagle Holding a Diamond in Its Beak, Napoléon III

18k Gold Brooch: Eagle Holding a Diamond in Its Beak, Napoléon III

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bracelet En or 18 Carats En Diamants, Travail Français, Époque Napoléon III
Bracelet En or 18 Carats En Diamants, Travail Français, Époque Napoléon III

Bracelet En or 18 Carats En Diamants, Travail Français, Époque Napoléon III

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Broche Abeille En or 18 Carats, Argent, Diamants, Perle Fine, Vers 1850
Broche Abeille En or 18 Carats, Argent, Diamants, Perle Fine, Vers 1850

Broche Abeille En or 18 Carats, Argent, Diamants, Perle Fine, Vers 1850

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bague En or 18 Carats Toi Et Moi D’époque 1900/1930 Sertie De Diamants
Bague En or 18 Carats Toi Et Moi D’époque 1900/1930 Sertie De Diamants

Bague En or 18 Carats Toi Et Moi D’époque 1900/1930 Sertie De Diamants

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La plupart de nos diamants sont accompagnés d’un

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Boucles D’oreilles Et Broche En or 18 Carats, Émail Et Diamants, Napoléon III
Boucles D’oreilles Et Broche En or 18 Carats, Émail Et Diamants, Napoléon III

Boucles D’oreilles Et Broche En or 18 Carats, Émail Et Diamants, Napoléon III

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pendentif En or 18 Carats Avec Perle Fine Certifiée et un Diamant Epoque, 1900
Pendentif En or 18 Carats Avec Perle Fine Certifiée et un Diamant Epoque, 1900

Pendentif En or 18 Carats Avec Perle Fine Certifiée et un Diamant Epoque, 1900

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Microscope

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Vernier Sextant by Crichton Brothers, London
Victorian Vernier Sextant by Crichton Brothers, London

Victorian Vernier Sextant by Crichton Brothers, London

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

, microscopes and sympiesometers. In 1832 J.F.Daniel a leading scientist and professor of chemistry at Kings

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1870s English Victorian Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Bracelet en or 18 Carats et Argent Serti de Diamants et de 6 Émeraudes, Xixème
Bracelet en or 18 Carats et Argent Serti de Diamants et de 6 Émeraudes, Xixème

Bracelet en or 18 Carats et Argent Serti de Diamants et de 6 Émeraudes, Xixème

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La plupart de nos diamants sont

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Microscope

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Compound Microscope
Compound Microscope

Compound Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A small and compact compound microscope in the original mahogany case by Bithray, Royal Exchange

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Early 19th Century English Antique Microscope

Culpepper Microscope
Culpepper Microscope

Culpepper Microscope

By George Adams

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine late 18th century Culpepper type microscope signed Adams, London. In the original mahogany

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Late 18th Century English Antique Microscope

Compound microscope
Compound microscope

Compound microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of an early 18th century brass compound microscope in superb condition retaining

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19th Century English Antique Microscope

Culpeper Compound Microscope
Culpeper Compound Microscope

Culpeper Compound Microscope

Located in New Orleans, LA

Compound Monocular Microscope Edmund Culpeper Circa 1730 This extraordinary early 18th-century

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18th Century English Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Screw Barrel Microscope
Screw Barrel Microscope

Screw Barrel Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine and rare early 18th century Wilson type screw barrel microscope with five original numbered

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

German Brass and Black Lacquered Microscope Height of Microscope

German Brass and Black Lacquered Microscope Height of Microscope

Located in Buchanan, MI

A German brass and black lacquered microscope height of microscope 11 1/2 inches. In wooden case.

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19th Century German Antique Microscope

Materials

Iron

Fine microscope by Steward
Fine microscope by Steward

Fine microscope by Steward

By steward

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A superb example of a binocular microscope in great condition and a complete set of accessoires in

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19th Century English Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Early Microscope Bullseye Lens
Early Microscope Bullseye Lens

Early Microscope Bullseye Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Microscope Bullseye Lens on original brass stand.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Rare microscope by Ramsden
Rare microscope by Ramsden

Rare microscope by Ramsden

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine and rare compound microscope by Ramsden , London in superb condition with the original

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Microscope

Jones Improved Brass Microscope
Jones Improved Brass Microscope

Jones Improved Brass Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a Jones improved microscope in it's original mahogany case and an almost complete

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19th Century British Antique Microscope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope
Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Bausch & Lomb microscope with original box of lenses. Nine extra sets of lenses are in brass

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Late 19th Century American Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Ernst Leitz Brass Laboratory Microscope
Ernst Leitz Brass Laboratory Microscope

Ernst Leitz Brass Laboratory Microscope

Located in Culver City, CA

Solid brass scope

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19th Century German Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope
Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope

Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in San Mateo, CA

Brass Bausch and Lomb microscope. This has a patent date of February 16, 1897. This microscope has

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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Regency Period William Harris Culpeper Microscope
Regency Period William Harris Culpeper Microscope

Regency Period William Harris Culpeper Microscope

By William Harris

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Regency period brass Culpeper design microscope by William Harris, London. In lovely condition

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Compound Microscope By Hensoldt Wetztar Of Germany
Compound Microscope By Hensoldt Wetztar Of Germany

Compound Microscope By Hensoldt Wetztar Of Germany

By Wetztar

Located in Culver City, CA

Together with Leitz and Zeiss, they made the best microscopes of the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century German Antique Microscope

Good Example of a Culpepper Type Microscope
Good Example of a Culpepper Type Microscope

Good Example of a Culpepper Type Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century brass culpepper design microscope with original lacquer and retaining an

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Early 19th Century English Antique Microscope

Powell And Lealand Number 3 Monocular Microscope
Powell And Lealand Number 3 Monocular Microscope

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

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19th Century English Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Antique Monocular Microscope, English Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Antique Monocular Microscope, English Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian

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

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Microscope, c. Late 19th Century England
Victorian Brass Microscope, c. Late 19th Century England

Victorian Brass Microscope, c. Late 19th Century England

Located in Queens, NY

Nineteenth century Victorian brass microscope in wood case.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Abrahams of Bath Culpepper Brass Microscope
Early 19th Century Abrahams of Bath Culpepper Brass Microscope

Early 19th Century Abrahams of Bath Culpepper Brass Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century brass culpepper type microscope by Abrahams of Bath in the original mahogany

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena

Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique laboratory microscope. A German, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

Fine Example of a Jones Most Improved Microscope by Dolland
Fine Example of a Jones Most Improved Microscope by Dolland

Fine Example of a Jones Most Improved Microscope by Dolland

By Dollond, London

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Jones most improved compound microscope by Dollond, London. The original fitted mahogany case

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Early 19th Century English Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique microscope you’re looking for. An antique microscope — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique microscope — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique microscope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Empire and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique microscope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bausch & Lomb, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar and Armstrong & Bro. are consistently popular.

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An antique microscope can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,260, while the lowest priced sells for $361 and the highest can go for as much as $20,144.
Questions About Antique Microscope
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Hans and Zacharias Janssen invented the first microscope in what is now the Netherlands around the year 1600. Before making their invention, the father-and-son duo worked as eyeglass makers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of microscopes.
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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.