Signed J.H. Steward Microscope.
Stock Number: 64
$850.00 USD
Signed J.H. Steward Microscope with case and accessories.
Dimensions
Microscope stands about 16 inches tall when fully extended (40.6 cm). Case dimensions are 6 inches x 7.25 inches x 13.5 inches (15.2 cm x 18.4 cm x 34.3cm).
Circa
1800's
Maker
J.H. Steward
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Signed J.H. Steward Microscope with case and accessories. Accessories include eyepiece and two objectives both objectives with a brass case. One of the two objectives is mounted on the microscope. The objective cases have sizes ¼ in and 1 ½ inch. Microscope is signed” J.H. Steward 106 Strand London”. Case has key and lock, but lock is detached but could be reattached with brass screws. Also, striker plate is missing. Microscope stands about 16 inches tall when fully extended (40.6 cm). Case dimensions are 6 inches x 7.25 inches x 13.5 inches (15.2 cm x 18.4 cm x 34.3cm). A piece of the case has become detached and can be seen in the last image. It appears that it would hold one of the live box slides. Focusing works fine as does the X-Y stage control knobs. The silvering on the mirror is in good condition.
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Dealer information
Orlando Microscopes
I am not a business, but an individual that inherited a few hundred antique Microscopes from my Dad who had been collecting for over 20 years. I am keeping a small subset of the collection and will sell the rest.