Hi there,
I'm selling this lovely antique 19th century, drum-style, brass microscope, with an attached swing-out side magnifier/condenser lens. 
It is a beautiful piece of scientific history from France.
I've seen that these are often referred to as student microscopes, and they were produced in good numbers from the 1880's.
Being French, this was possibly used during the scientific Belle Époque in Paris?
It is very similar to a Deyrolle Modele A, but this has a solid square base, not the circular shape. 
And i can see no makers mark, but it does have a number 6, or a 9, on the bottom of the base.
It comes complete with its original, beautifully handmade wooden box.
And it has seven vintage glass slides (not in great condition), but sadly no tweezers.
The slides are hand written, in English. I managed to look at a wing, but trying to take a photo was a bit too hopeful.
The microscope is in very good condition for it's age, this was obviously a well-loved and cared for instrument.
The bottom glass lens does have tiny chips to one side, but doesn't seem to affect it.
I haven't attempted any cleaning.
Please see the photos and feel free to ask any questions.
The box measures 26 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm
The microscope is 24 cm tall in the box, but of course, does get taller; it weighs 870 grams, without the box.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Paris was a global leader in scientific study, excelling in medicine, anthropology, mathematics, and physics, with French scholars holding key positions in international networks.
Paris in the late 1800s saw significant scientific advancements, including Emile Bertrand's development of advanced petrological microscopes with novel features like the "Bertrand lens," while the 1900 Exposition Universelle highlighted major scientific congresses and technological innovations.
Paris was home to several leading scientific institutions that played a central role in microscopy and broader scientific research. 
The Pasteur Institute, founded in 1887, became a global leader in microbiology, the Sorbonne and the University of Paris were also major centres.
In Paris, microscopy was not only a tool for research but also an object of cultural fascination, as seen in the Art Nouveau movement and the Exposition Universelle of 1900, which featured biomorphic forms inspired by microscopic imagery.

This amazing French microscope offers a glimpse into the student's world of science and medicine of the 1900s.
This microscope is not only beautiful but also represent a key period in the evolution of microscopy. 
The inclusion of the original box, a side magnifier and the sturdy square base adds to its functionality and uniqueness, making it a valuable collector's item for enthusiasts of antique scientific instruments. 
I will pack it very carefully for travel.

Thanks for looking, and i'm always open to reasonable offers.

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