A W. & S. Jones - Type Botanical Pocket Microscope
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3656944 | Type: Microscope |
A W & S Jones-Type Botanical MicroscopeAlso known as ‘The Improved Botanical Microscope’ or ‘The UniversalPocket Microscope’English, C.1800, unsigned though identical to other examples made byW & S Jones after their purchase of George Adams’ stock in 1787 and subsequentlymade exclusively by Jones from 1798. The microscope stands on an oval Ebony base with a squarepeg socket at the back into which slots the square column. A hole in the middleaccepts the single sid...ed mirror. The square section holds the stage which isslid up and down to focus. The stage can hold the bone sliders, stage forcepsor the live box. At the top is a novel arrangement of 3 simple lenses on foldout arms. Each can be used separately or in combination giving up to 6different magnifications. All of this in is the original Red Moroccan leather coveredcase with two catches and a doomed lid. Case width 10.5cmCondition:
Cosmetically the microscope is very good with only minor loss and wear to thelacquer.
Mechanically the microscope is very good with no wear or damage
Optically the lens systems are good, the mirror has lost its silvered surface
Shipping:We only use new boxes and packing material. All our items are very well packed and fully insured. We always use the correct customs codes and declarations to ensure your item arrives with out any issue. Your item will be sent fully tracked
Cosmetically the microscope is very good with only minor loss and wear to thelacquer.
Mechanically the microscope is very good with no wear or damage
Optically the lens systems are good, the mirror has lost its silvered surface
Shipping:We only use new boxes and packing material. All our items are very well packed and fully insured. We always use the correct customs codes and declarations to ensure your item arrives with out any issue. Your item will be sent fully tracked
