AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY IVORY AND BRASS POCKET BOTANICAL MICROSCOPE OR NATURALIST'S MAGNIFIER
unsigned, with simple lacquered-brass frame with threaded aperture for two eye-pieces, steel and ivory pincer, supported with threaded ivory handle and contained in fitted case with red morocco covering and securing hooks -- 6in. (15cm.) diameter

This type of microscope was introduced in 1798 by W.&.S. Cary and remained popular for much of the 19th Century.

Condition Report
Fine overall condition.

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