{"product_id":"vintage-brass-spencer-microscope-aloe-co-no-75659-c-1922-w-extra-optics-wood-case","title":"Vintage Brass Spencer Microscope ALOE Co. No. 75659 c.1922 w\/ Extra Optics \u0026 Wood Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Spencer monocular compound microscope featuring black enamel construction with beautiful brass fittings, multiple interchangeable optics and its original fitted wooden storage case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked on the base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpencer Microscope\u003cbr\u003e ALOE CO. Sales Agents\u003cbr\u003e No. 75659\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number records date this microscope to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1922\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, placing it in the early Spencer Lens Company period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an especially attractive early scientific instrument with extensive brass detailing and a wonderful period laboratory appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpencer microscope No. 75659\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal fitted wooden storage\/carrying case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree loose brass microscope objectives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional eyepieces\/optical components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass coarse and fine focusing controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquare specimen stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstage optical assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories shown in photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage\/antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Brass components show tarnish, oxidation and surface wear. Black finish has scattered wear. Stage shows patina and discoloration. Wooden case has considerable interior wear, finish loss, scratches and other age-related wear as photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptical components have not been professionally inspected or cleaned. Microscope has not been fully tested for scientific use and is being sold as a vintage collectible instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs closely for exact condition, included accessories and configuration. All pieces pictured are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful early American scientific instrument and an excellent display piece for a microscope, medical, laboratory, scientific instrument or industrial history collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46950057115820,"sku":null,"price":224.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5698\/9100\/files\/E209891F-DD3C-4E33-8630-FE78A6E60BB9.jpg?v=1787052932","url":"https:\/\/www.globalgalleries.net\/products\/vintage-brass-spencer-microscope-aloe-co-no-75659-c-1922-w-extra-optics-wood-case","provider":"Global Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}