1800's Comb. Brass Drum Microscope & 2 Draw Telescope Spyglass in Mahogany Box

Description

From my Microscope Collection: Here we have a
RARE,1800's, Combination Brass Drum Field Microscope & 2 Draw Telescope Spyglass in
a
Mahogany Box
.
There is no maker's mark on this instrument. These 'combination' instruments rarely show up for auction or sale.
The set includes a 2-draw telescope that is in working condition.
In the closed position it is 6-1/2" long.
When fully opened
(
15-3/8"
L)
it has 2 'sliding draws' and a short sliding front section that acts as a shade for the lens
.
The main front barrel is approx. 1-1/8"in diameter and has
a
nice leather wrap and a brass front lens cover.
To use the
microscope,
you unscrew the 3-1/2" long first draw with the eyepiece and screw it into the top of the upright microscope base.
This then allows you to push-pull the tube for focusing on the stage area.
The base has a nice swiveling mirror. This set also comes with an eyepiece with loose lens, a small objective housing with no lens, a small live box, and a nice vintage set of 6 prepared microscope slides.
The entire set
fit
s nicely
into the compartmentalized finely crafted MAHOGANY case.
The insides are lined with blue felt. The case has 2 good brass hinges and a brass lock, however there is no key.
No cracks in the box.
The Mahogany case is 7-1/2"L x 4-1/4"W x 2-1/4"H.
This RARE, combination instrument would make a very nice addition to your collection !
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Reg, Box A