Description

A good Gould/Cary-type simple/compund brass microscope with most of it’s accessories (including 4 stacking lenses) in the style of Carpenter (yet unsigned). Original instruction sheet in bottom of the ornately carved rosewood case (no lock). Stage forceps missing and a couple of minor bruises to the brass body tube but otherwise complete and functional. This is the large 10″ ( 25 cm.) tall model (#86 on sheet) with articulating arm threading into a brass ferrule in the lid. Case measures 16 x 12 x 5 cm. deep. Perfect rack and pinion, mirror and stage bullseye. Three, six cell bone sliders. A special order item, probably for a lady.