Compound drum-type microscope by Steward, 3/4 19th C.

Signed: J.H.STEWARD.406.STRAND,LONDON.
Box: 25,5 x 8 x 9,5 cm
Base diameter 6,5 cm, height: 24 cm (closed)

 

This is a good example of a victorian laquered brass drum microscope in its original mahogany box, lined with red velvet. The microscope has rack and pinion focusing, the concave mirror in excellent condition. There are four objective lenses marked 1,2,3,4; a bull's eye that attaches to the stage, a live box, six slides, a fluid tray and two other round pieces of glass.