Type: Microscope Immersion Oil Bottle / Scientific Instrument
Brand/Maker: T.C. Wheaton Glass
Material: Glass, Brass, Metal
Color: Clear, Amber, Gold/Brass
Era/Style: Vintage Mid-Century Scientific / Industrial
Markings: Embossed "WHEATON U S A" with mold numbers on base
Dimensions: Approximately 4 inches tall with cap attached
Features: Complete 3-piece assembly, ground glass joints, intact glass applicator trembler dauber rod, tiered brass cap
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with fantastic structural integrity and authentic scientific character.
Glass Components: The clear glass base, intermediate amber glass collar, and ground glass neck joint are completely free of chips, cracks, or flea bites.
Applicator Dauber: Crucially, the fragile glass applicator rod attached to the brass cap is fully intact and entirely undamaged.
Interior Condition: Features light, authentic residue and mild amber clouding/haze along the bottom interior ring from its historical use with microscope immersion oil.
Metal Components: The original tiered brass cap displays a gorgeous, authentic unpolished patina with very mild vintage tarnish and minor surface wear.
Note: Please review all detailed photos, including disassembled views, to verify condition, markings, and complete assembly.
This is a premium, highly sought-after scientific collectible: an original Zeiss-type microscope immersion oil bottle manufactured by the renowned T.C. Wheaton Glass company.
Unlike incomplete examples frequently found on the market, this piece survives as a complete, fully functional three-piece assembly. It features the heavy clear glass flared base (embossed "WHEATON U S A" on the bottom), the rich amber glass intermediate collar with a precision ground glass joint, and the signature industrial-style tiered brass cap. Most importantly for collectors, the delicate, integrated long glass applicator dauber rod is 100% intact and unbroken.
Standing at approximately 4 inches, this piece has crossed over from a vital piece of laboratory equipment into a highly prized display object. It is a phenomenal addition to medical history collections, antique scientific instrument displays, or high-end industrial and steampunk decor.