Brass travel microscope
Brass travel microscope
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A 19th century brass travel microscope in a rosewood case, circa 1840.
Antique travel microscopes were compact, portable instruments designed for scientists, explorers, and hobbyists in the 18th and 19th centuries. Often crafted from brass, they featured foldable or collapsible designs for easy transport. Many came in wooden or leather cases with accessories like glass slides and tweezers. These microscopes played a crucial role in field research, allowing naturalists to study specimens on the go. Today, they are prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical significance.
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