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Vintage Heavy Steel Microscope Base Polished 2Tone Silver & Gold Etch Marked EXC

$ 15.83

Availability: 26 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Condition: Excellent condition - clean, displays well. Adjustability of arm is compromised - is loose, either sits upright or extends all the way back, no intermediate setting. NOTE: Item is incomplete - needs lenses & eyepiece.
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1930-Now
  • Modification Description: eyepiece and lenses missing

    Description

    Vintage - Heavy Steel Microscope Base - Polished 2-Tone Silver & Gold - Etch-marked - EXC
    Condition
    Authentic, vintage microscope base. We believe this was a 1930s-1940s Spencer microscope that has been striped and refinished with grinding and polishing. A unique piece. Heavy steel with a polished silver and gold finish (as shown in our photos). Unusual microscope base from a collector's estate. No makers' marks but the bottom of the base is etch-marked "State of WN / 908854." Very heavy, substantial piece. Please also see our Condition Description and photographs.
    NOTE: This lot includes only the microscope base - lenses and an eyepiece are not included.
    Measures 8 1/2" tall x 6" from front to back of base x 4 1/4" wide
    Lot weight is 4 lbs. 5 oz., estimated package weight is 6-7 lbs. Will be thoroughly padded and carefully packed for secure, intact arrival.
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