Description

Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model”.  C. 1870 Microscope with case.  Only accessories are what are mounted on the scope itself and includes a “1 in 0.21 N.A.  Watson & Sons, London” marked objective.   Case has key and working lock.  Microscope stands 14.5 “ (36.8 cm) tall with objective all the way down to the stage.   Case dimensions are 16” (40.6 cm) long, 6.25” (15.8 cm) wide and 7.25“ (18.4 cm) deep.  One of the knurled coarse focusing knob shafts is bent a bit, but the coarse focusing works fine with either knob being turned.    No stage glass with this microscope.    Fine focusing also works.   Back of triangular base is marked “R&J. Beck 5377 London” This inscription can be seen in one of the images in this listing.    Case is in good condition and the latches on either end of the case are present and work.  One of the images does show a crack running the length of the lid but does not affect the integrity of the case lid at all.  Double sided mirror is in good condition.