Microscope - 1800-1850

EXCEPTIONAL LOT — XIXth / early XXth century scientific cabinet — Complete and rare A unique opportunity for any collector of antique scientific instruments. I am selling an exceptional and coherent lot centered around an antique brass microscope, accompanied by all of its accessories, prepared slides and preparation tools. This kind of especially complete ensemble is extremely rare to find today. 1. THE ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE • Antique brass microscope, gold-colored, “draw tube” type • Probably of French origin, late 19th / early 20th century • Original wooden box with compartments • Handwritten contemporary note indicating magnifications (22x, 32x, 77x) OBJECTIVES & EYEPIECES • Several interchangeable brass-colored objectives • Several eyepieces of different magnifications • Associated diaphragms and condensers • Various mounts and rings 2. MICROSCOPIC PREPARATION TOOLS • 1 hand microtome with adjustment wheel and disk (precision instrument for cutting ultra-thin tissue sections — rare and highly sought-after) • 1fine dissection forceps • 1 threaded metal adjustment rod • Various adjustment and handling tools 3. PREPARED MICROSCOPIC SLIDES (+20 slides) DUMONT “Préparateur” boxes (French quality brand) x5 Slides labeled by hand on original fabric support, including notably: • Spores of Telamodium • Phragmidium • Spirogyra • Crataegus monogyna • Fungal spores • Fern stalk • Sphagnum • Cyclamen petiole • Cyclamen stomata • Bumblebee hairs • And several other botanical specimens • Commercial gilded slide boxes from the period 4. ERA-APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS AND STORAGE • 2 wooden boards with compartments for microscopic slides (kept in their original Columbus box, red German label) • Wooden boxes with compartments for additional objectives and eyepieces 5. SAFETY RAZOR “JIGGER” — PATENT 1919 • English safety razor, patented February 1919 • Inscription: PAT. 139279 / FEB 1919 • Brand JIGGER engraved in an oval logo • Kept in its original embossed leather case • Beautiful patina of the period Ideal for: • Collectors of antique scientific instruments • History of science enthusiasts • Decorators / antique dealers • Museums or scientific associations Sale of the complete lot only — shipping possible with very careful packaging, or local pickup.

Estimación:€550

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