Description

Standing 16 inches tall (fully racked with graduated tube extended) and 11 inches racked down, this bacteriological model has seen little use. 99% golden lacquer and anodized brass, this model features the Patented Travis roller stage sliding on grooves in the stage with measuring grid at the terminus. Mechanically and optically perfect with 3 oculars and 2 objectives ( 2 inch and 2/3 inch in canisters). Wonderful Abbe-type substage with iris for light control from the perfect double sided mirror. Signed Swift and Son, London and in it’s original mahogany case with fuctional lock and key. Case measures 12 x 8 x 5 inches with two shrinkages cracks to door (stable) and a wooden drop handle. A fine example for the collector looking for the Travis option.