Description

Cased Bausch & Lomb Microscope.   Microscope and case are serial numbered “17475”.   Research in a B&L catalog places the date of manufacturer at 1895.   Only accessories in case are two empty brass objective cases marked “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.  1/6” and “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.  2/3”.  Both of those objectives (also marked) are mounted on the scope. The case and microscope are in very good condition.  The base of the microscope is signed: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.  Rochester, N.Y. & New York City”.  The finish on the microscope is nice.   The double sided substage mirror is also in very nice condition.  However, one side does have some discoloration in the middle of the glass.  Coarse focusing is very smooth.  Furthermore, the accessory mounted on the stage moves in X/Y direction smoothly.  Microscope stands 12.5” (31.7 cm) tall at minimum height.  Case dimensions are 14” (35.5 cm) tall, 8”(20.3 cm) wide and 7.5” (19 cm) deep.  Case has key and lock does work but not smoothly.