(#16): "Service" W. Watson & Sons Ltd, London No. 59934

Description

A beautiful Black Lacquer "Service" W. Watson & Sons, Ltd Monocular Microscope.  The Mechanical Stage is labeled W. Watson, Ltd. 18993 and Eye Tube No. 59934 as seen on the photographs.
***Source-Wikipedia***: On 9 January 1881 William Watson died.  In 1883, the name of the company was changed to W. Watson & Sons as the son, Charles Henry Watson joined the business.
Accessories:
a - 3 Objective Lenses:
- 1/12"-Carl Zeiss Jena No.50302 (III 90 1.25 0.8)- Silver Chrome
-  2/3" W. Watson & Sons Ltd London 28 n.a - Brass
- 1/6 N.A085 JSWIFT & SON LONDON 51049 - Silver Chrome
**All Objective Lenses contained in Plastic Clear Canister / Black Top-Labeled with the W Watson & Son Log (looks like a lion!)
b - 2 Eyepieces-labed 4x10 & 6x15
c - 2 Boxes of Wratten Filter-
Kodak
-Ltd (fair condition)
Microscope Features:
a - Stage: Square-Round Mechanical Stage (Horizontal & Vertical Pinion movement) with spring clip
b - Focusing:  Separate Coarse & Fine Adjustment
c - Light Source:  Mirror-Rotatable.  It has some visible spots and scratches but overall in good condition
d - Substage - Condenser (slides up/down mechanism) with variable aperture diaphragm
e - base: Horseshoe type
f - Body Tube: Not the extendable type- Revolving Nosepiece-3
The microscope has good clear optics throughout and it tilts, the eyepiece tube is NOT the extendable type.  Overall, the microscope appears to be in good working condition, however, it shows its age (normal signs of wear) so don't expect it to be brand new.
Although
it's in working condition,
It is being sold as decorative / collector items rather than a scientific instrument.  As far as know, it has never been cleaned and/or polished.    All contained in a beautiful Mahogany Case (with leather strap handle).  The case shows normal wear and tear (hairline crack in the front, back of outer case and inside-Reference photos).  The case includes its key (locking
mechanism
in working condition).  Overall it's in fair-to good condition.
**This microscope is similar to the Bactil Microscope by W. Watson & Sons Ltd"
Note:
I do not insure item, therefore, if you wish to add insurance to the shipping please let me know (before you pay) as this is NOT included in the listed price and cost of shipment.  Buyer assumes all responsibility for shipment.
Disclaimer:
The microscope in this section is described as accurate as possible.  The best description comes from the photo so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions at all please ask.
***No Warranty is expressed or implied.  The authenticity of the antique is to the best of my knowledge***