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(#14) Vintage Traveling Microscope, Philip Harris, Bermingham, Englass. Brass

$ 158.4

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

***Source Wikipedia***: Philip Harris Ltd was a British Laboratory Supply company which became a major supplier of equipment for school science.
20th century cast iron base and brass Phillip Harris, Birmingham Traveling Microscope with Vernier scale.  Microscope contained in wooden box (maybe original).  This instrument is very flexible.  Utilizing the cross-hairs in the eye-piece and the Vernier scale these were used to very accurately measure the size of very small objects.
***Visit https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-traveling-microscope-philip-1720824434" for the best description on this item. All credit goes to WorthPoint.
Accessories:
a - 1 Objective
b - 1 eyepiece
**The Objective and Eyepiece do not have any power or length markings***
The traveling microscope shows its age (normal signs of wear) so don't expect it to be brand new.  It is being sold as decorative / collector items rather than a scientific instrument.  As far as know, it has never been cleaned and/or polished.
Note:  I do not insure item, therefore, if you wish to add insurance to the shipping please let me know as this is NOT included in the listed price and cost of shipment. AND buyer assumes all responsibility for shipment.
Disclaimer:  The microscope in this section is described as accurate as possible.  The best description comes from the photo so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions at all please ask.
***No Warranty is expressed or implied.  The authenticity of the antique is to the best of my knowledge***