Vintage James J. Hicks, London, c1870s, Brass Monocular Microscope w/Box & Tools

Description

You have found the missing pieces to your Vintage Microscope Collection! Here is a James Joseph Hicks Brass Monocular Microscope with 2 Objectives, circa 1870s. The Black Claw Foot Base is Etched "Jas. J. Hicks London". It features two Objective: 1) "6 E. Leitz Wetzlar H.M.S. 160" (stamped on Top of Case) & "1/12 Oellmmersion E. Leitz Wetzlar Apert 1.30" (stamped on Objective), and 2) "1/8"=" (Stamped on Top of Case) & No Marks on the Objective. The Objectives have a Storage Slot in the Box. The Stage has Twin Specimen Holders. It includes Brass Tweezer, and Other Assorted Tools & Parts (see Pictures). The full height is 12 3/4" (with Wooden Base), and it is about 6 5/8" by 5 3/8" across (Wooden Base). The Brass is in very good to fair condition with Wear & Pitting from Age & Use. The Concave Mirror is Intact. The Wooden Box has a Crack on the Door, the Holder for the Monocular is Crack, the Objective Slots Appear to have been Glued. No Key for the Box. Check out all Pictures for Condition. Please see our Not Just China Store for more Microscopes. We try to ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. If you have questions or you feel there is a problem, please e-mail us. We will normally get back to you within 24 hours. Thanks for looking at our store!
Vintage James J. Hicks, London, c1870s, Brass Monocular Microscope w/Box & Tools
Vintage James J. Hicks, London, c1870s, Brass Monocular Microscope w/Box & Tools
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Description
You have found the missing pieces to your Vintage Microscope Collection! Here is a James Joseph Hicks Brass Monocular Microscope with 2 Objectives, circa 1870s. The Black Claw  Foot Base is Etched "Jas. J. Hicks London". It features two Objective: 1) "6 E. Leitz Wetzlar H.M.S. 160" (stamped on Top of Case) & "1/12 Oellmmersion E. Leitz Wetzlar Apert 1.30" (stamped on Objective), and 2) "1/8"=" (Stamped on Top of Case) & No Marks on the Objective. The Objectives have a Storage Slot in the Box.
The Stage has Twin Specimen Holders. It includes Brass Tweezer, and Other Assorted Tools & Parts (see Pictures).
The full height is 12 3/4
" (with Wooden Base)
, and it is about 6 5/8
" by 5
3
/8
" across (W
ooden Base)
.
The Brass is in very good to fair condition with Wear & Pitting from Age & Use. The Concave Mirror is Intact. The Wooden Box has a Crack on the Door, the Holder for the Monocular is Crack, the Objective Slots Appear to have been Glued. No Key for the Box. Check out all Pictures for Condition. Please see our Not Just China Store for more Microscopes.
We try to ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. If you have questions or you feel there is a problem, please e-mail us. We will normally get back to you within 24 hours.
Thanks for looking at our store!
Most of our items are sold as collectibles. We find them at Central Florida antique shows, auctions and estate sales. Antique or vintage items may, by nature have flaws and imperfections due to age. While we are not experts on this merchandise, we do our best to describe them as accurately as possible through pictures and descriptions. We do this as a hobby and strive to make our customers happy. If you are dissatisfied in any way with your purchase, please contact us
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