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Two Antique Monocular Compound Microscopes Incl Bausch and Lomb

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $150

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Description

Two antique monocular compound microscopes with wooden storage cases. One Bausch and Lomb 12-inch microscope housed in a fitted wooden case with a brass handle and a door-mounted accessory rack. Included are three extra eyepieces. One 7.5-inch unmarked microscope with decorative gold scrollwork. It has a single objective and a sub-stage mirror. Both untested for functionality. Bausch and Lomb case 13 3/4″ H x 6 3/4″ W x 7″ D.

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Condition report:

Both instruments show age-related oxidation and tarnish to the brass surfaces. The black-painted bases show scattered chips and surface wear. The wooden cases exhibit scuffs, scratches, and general wear to the finish. Focusing mechanisms appear to move freely; however, the instruments have not been tested for optical clarity or precision.