Swift Nine Fifty 950 Compound Monocular Microscope

Vintage educational/lab-grade microscope from Swift Instruments, Japan. Features durable cast metal construction with a mirror-based illumination system (no built-in light). Includes three objectives: 4x, 10x, and 40x.

Condition:

Unit is untested. It was last used about two years ago, but I no longer have the necessary slides or setup to verify operation. All focus knobs turn smoothly, lenses appear intact, and stage moves as expected. Some light cosmetic wear and dust from storage.

Details:

• Brand: Swift Instruments

• Model: Nine Fifty / 950 Series

• Type: Compound Monocular Microscope

• Objectives: 4x, 10x, 40x

• Eyepiece: Standard 10x (attached)

• Illumination: Mirror (manual light source)

• Origin: Japan (distributed by Swift Instruments, San Jose, CA)

• Approx. Height: 12”

• Material: Heavy metal frame

Great for:

Collectors of vintage lab instruments, display, science classrooms, or hobbyist use.

Sold as-is, untested. Carefully packed for shipping.

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