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Lot 89:
Description
A collection of four vintage student and hobbyist microscopes, three of which are accompanied by their original packaging. The group includes a Czechoslovakian Meopta compound microscope with a grey-finished circular base and body. The barrel is marked meopta, MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA, with serial number 861090, and the objective lens is marked 20x. It is housed in a matching grey cylindrical protective cover with a tan leather carrying strap. Also present is a Merit Students Microscope No. 2, manufactured by J & L Randall Ltd, Potters Bar, England. This black-finished instrument is housed in its original cardboard box stating a magnification of 70x. The collection further includes a Mighty Microscope Junior No. 102 with a green hammertone finish metal body, complete with its original illustrated cardboard box. Completing the set is a miniature black-finished student microscope housed in a fitted white styrofoam base with small accessory containers. The instruments typically feature single eyepieces, stage clips, and illumination mirrors.
Meopta case height: 20 cm
Merit box height: 23 cm
Mighty Microscope box height: 21 cm
Total display width: 86 cm.
Condition report:
The microscopes appear structurally sound with adjustment knobs functioning as intended. The original cardboard boxes show signs of age-related wear, including scuffing, edge wear, and minor tears consistent with vintage items. The Meopta case strap remains intact. Optical clarity and full mechanical function have not been tested. Some small accessories mentioned on the packaging, such as forceps or slides, may be missing from the sets.
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