Antique Bausch & Lomb compound microscope featuring a brass and black japanned finish with an original United States Department of Agriculture inventory tag (No. 41420-BAI).

This microscope retains its original antique character and is an excellent display piece for collectors of scientific instruments, medical history, or USDA memorabilia.

Features:

• Bausch & Lomb compound microscope

• Department of Agriculture inventory tag (41420-BAI)

• Serial No. 41420

• Patent dates: Oct. 3, 1876; Oct. 13, 1885; Dec. 4, 1898

• Original brass body with black japanned finish

• Mechanical stage

• Original adjustable mirror

• Includes 4mm and 16mm objective lenses

Condition:

• Coarse focus operates smoothly through its full range.

• Objective turret rotates smoothly between objectives.

• Stage and mirror adjust properly.

• Mirror shows age-related silvering loss.

• Brass and finish show normal wear, oxidation, and patina consistent with age.

• The eyepiece body is present; however, the optical lens elements are missing, so the microscope is being sold as incomplete and has not been tested for viewing specimens.

• Please review all photos carefully for cosmetic condition and completeness.

A fantastic original antique Bausch & Lomb microscope with documented USDA provenance that would make an outstanding display piece or restoration candidate.

Ships securely packed with plenty of protective padding and boxed to help ensure safe arrival.