Antique Brass Microscopes
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 11.82 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 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
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 6.11 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope
Located in Norwich, GB
Small Victorian monocular field microscope
Brass framed monocular field microscope house in
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1890s English Antique Brass Microscopes
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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
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19th Century Antique Brass Microscopes
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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
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Carl Zeiss Stand IV Brass Continental Microscope W/ Case and Slides, circa 1891
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Norwalk, CT
continental-style microscope, featuring a polished brass barrel, Edward Abbe illuminator (condenser), two
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1890s German Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 15 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867.
Located in London, GB
: UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE - R & J BECK LONDON
In original fitted case with brass handle.
Literature
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Microscope Slide Cabinet and 280 Slides
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 19th century mahogany slide case with glazed door and original brass carrying handle
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Mid-19th Century Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, J Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, enamelled metal and brass scientific instrument by
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 12.41 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, black enamel scientific instrument by J. Swift
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 10.83 in W 5.32 in D 7.29 in
Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Compound Monocular Microscope, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Microscope in Compound Monocular Design, Circa 1890-1910
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Late 19th Century American Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 4.25 in D 5.75 in
A Pair of Antique English Walnut Tabletop Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinets
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super pair of tabletop microscope slide specimen collectors cabinets in walnut and dating to the
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass, Other
H 10.83 in W 13 in D 13.59 in
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working German compound microscope, circa 1910, by R. Winkel, Gottingen, Germany, in a
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Early 20th Century German Antique Brass Microscopes
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Metal, Brass, Nickel
Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
Tri-ocular optical microscope Euskop model, antique scientific instrument of painted brass and
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1910s Italian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 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
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1920s Italian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 9.65 in
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Antique Spencer Brass Microscope
Located in Austin, TX
A brass and iron microscope by Spencer of buffalo, New York. circa late 19th century. This
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Late 19th Century American Antique Brass Microscopes
Double Horizontal Microscope
Located in Hudson, NY
Double horizontal microscope on goniometer stand with case by Hall & Benjamin, NY. circa 1880. Ex
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1880s American Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Pocket Microscope, circa 1880
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English brass pocket microscope/magnifier in cylindrical protective box with adjustable
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1880s European Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
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Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
Mahogany
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Compound Microscope, English, Instrument, Negretti & Zambra, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique compound microscope. An English, brass instrument within a mahogany case by
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 8.47 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
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 Brass Microscopes
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Iron
Ernst Leitz Brass Laboratory Microscope
Located in Culver City, CA
Solid brass scope
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19th Century German Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
H 11.23 in W 5.71 in D 4.14 in
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
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Brass
Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790
Located in Milan, IT
Antique brass and wooden microscope Culpeper model, circa 1770-1790. It is an antique optical
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1780s Antique Brass Microscopes
Antique English Brass Field Microscope in Original Case, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique English brass field microscope in original case, circa 1890-1900.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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
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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
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
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19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
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 Brass Microscopes
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 Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 15.56 in W 8.47 in D 8.27 in
Antique German "Hofeptiker Spindler Stuttgart" Microscope in Case, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German "Hofeptiker Spindler Stuttgart" Microscope in Fitted Case with optical eyepieces
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Early 20th Century German Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in W 13.75 in D 6.38 in
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 Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique American "Ernst Gundlach" Field Microscope with Carrying Case circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American field microscope with carrying case signed, "Gundlach Manhattan Optical Co
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
H 13.5 in W 10.75 in D 4.25 in
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by Henry Crouch of London, No.4016
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working English compound microscope by Henry Crouch of London, circa 1880
Marked No. 4016
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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
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19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
19th C. E. Leitz Wetzlar Solid Brass Microscope and Traveling Case, c.1892
By E. Leitz
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Victorian era solid brass microscope and traveling case. The microscope
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19th Century German Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass, Bronze
Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope Early 20th Century
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 Brass Microscopes
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Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass and iron Bausch and Lomb microscope. This has a patent date of February 16, 1897. This
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Brass Microscope by Bausch and Lomb
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass and iron Bausch and Lomb microscope. This microscope has two objectives. Dimensions listed
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass and Iron Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass Bausch and Lomb microscope. This microscope has two objectives. The box this is in may not be
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1910s American Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Iron, Brass
Bausch and Lomb Antique Brass and Iron Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass Bausch and Lomb microscope. There is a patent date of Jan. 5, 1915 on this. This microscope
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1910s American Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass, Iron
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
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Charles Baker, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique microscope. An English, brass jug handle scientific instrument by C. Baker of
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 13.19 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Koristka Milan Microscope Made of Black Painted Brass, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Optical microscope made of black painted brass with three magnification turret, signed F. Koristka
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Cased Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased scholar's microscope. An English, brass scientific instrument, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 4.14 in W 12.41 in D 5.52 in
Bausch and Lomb Petrographic Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
Bausch and Lomb polarizing petrographic microscope. This microscope has three objectives and a
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1910s American Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique English Brass Field Microscope in Original Case, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique English brass field microscope in original case, circa 1890-1900.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
19th century French G.Oberhaueser Brass Achromatic Microscope in its wooden Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful object! A variable-magnification achromatic microscope from the 1850s (19th century) made
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19th Century French Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Microscope by W. F. Archer of Liverpool
Located in London, GB
A cased brass monocular microscope, the foot marked W. F. Archer 43 Lord St. Liverpool
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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
A monocular microscope with wooden box, France 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
A 19th Century lacquered-brass compund monocular microscope, with draw-tube focusing. Original
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Early 19th Century French Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Student's Field Microscope, English, Scientific Interest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique student's field microscope. An English, brass scientific instrument in carry
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
H 2.76 in W 10.44 in D 5.12 in
Early 20th Century Bausch and Lomb Jug Handle Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
Bausch and Lomb jug handle microscope. This microscope has three objectives. The microscope is 4.25
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1910s American Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Watson of London, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, enamelled metal and brass scientific instrument by
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Metal, Brass, Enamel
H 14.38 in W 8.86 in D 7.29 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.
Made by
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1910s German Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.89 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Microscope Slide Cabinet, 12 Drawers, 72 Slides
Located in Haarlem, NL
Cute little square English Victorian mahogany 12 slide cabinet with 72 microscope slides.
With
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Mahogany
H 7.09 in W 7.68 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Brass Microscope
By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
Located in Hudson, NY
19th C. Brass Microscope
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Late 19th Century American Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Late 19th century Microscope
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stout little microscope. A great little objet decoratif.
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19th Century American Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Brass Microscope
By J&C Robbins
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Brass microscope in a bespoke mahogany box,
makers plaque.
J&C Robbins, 146 Aldersgate S, London
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1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
Antique Bausch and Lomb Optical Company Brass Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Chicago, IL
This is the 1896 Universal Model.
This Bausch and Lomb microscope boast the original vintage
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Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
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Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pharmacy in walnut with drawers, raised a day, Swiss origin, second half of the 19th century, composed of a corner unit and a small piece of furniture.
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Brass Microscopes
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Walnut
H 108.27 in W 149.61 in D 18.12 in
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Located in Vosselaar, BE
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Wood
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level.
With original brass mounted pine case.
Telescope length: 18 1/4 inches. - 46.5 cm.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
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Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage laboratory microscope. A German, enamelled metal scientific instrument by Carl Zeiss Jena, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century German Modern Antique Brass Microscopes
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Metal, Brass
H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique English Brass-Mounted Rosewood Complete Apothecary Case, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare complete antique English London-made apothecary case, circa 1880.
Rosewood with Brass Mounts.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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19th Century Italian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Glass, Walnut
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
By Thompson & Capper
Located in New Orleans, LA
An invaluable addition to the 19th century home, this domestic medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the household back to health. Made by the firm o...
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19th Century English Other Antique Brass Microscopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument by J. Halden & Sons of Manchester, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in
Antique Rolling Parallel Rule, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass
H 2.56 in W 13 in D 4.14 in
C.J. Vander 994-Piece Silver Flatware Service
By C.J. Vander
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pristine and immense in its breadth, this 994-piece silver set, created by the renowned C.J. Vander of London, is in a class of its own. When silver was the coinage of Great Britain,...
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20th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
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Silver
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
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Other
18th Century George Sterrop Cuff Type Microscope in Original Mahogancy Case
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century cuff type microscope by Sterrop, London
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18th Century English Antique Brass Microscopes
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Mahogany
H 15.75 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Victorian Collectors Cabinet, “Portable Museum” with Contents
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian collectors cabinet, “Portable Museum” with contents
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Fruitwood
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine was made b...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Microscopes
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Brass, Iron
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Antique Brass Microscopes For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique brass microscopes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique brass microscopes available were constructed with great care. Antique brass microscopes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass microscopes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bausch & Lomb, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar and J&C Robbins each produced beautiful antique brass microscopes that are worth considering.
Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Brass Microscopes
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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