Ross No.1 WENHAMS binocular microscope: c. 1870 for restoration / repair

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Vendeur: pacman25 ✉️ (770) 100%, Lieu où se trouve: Harwich, Essex, GB, Lieu de livraison: GB et de nombreux autres pays, Numéro de l'objet: 322459379971 Ross No.1 WENHAMS binocular microscope: c. 1870 for restoration / repair.

I've been advised by a helpful ebayer this is actually a Ross No.1 binocular microscope: c. 1870 (originally listed as a ross no.2).

WENHAMS Binocular arrangement.

A lovely LARGE Microscope in need of restoration/repair.

Height:  24inches  (60cm)  extended (see photos) 

Weight:  6.2kg 

The impressive microscope stands on a heavy solid brass 'Y' shaped foot with a large vertical plates supporting the massive body.

At the bottom are the plane and concave mirrors on a jointed arm. 

Above a mechanical substage with X-Y adustment

Two eye pieces, coarse and fine adjustments for focusing. 

Mechanical stage with rotating movement sits above a sub stage also with mechanical X-Y adjustments and mechanical Iris 

Microscope signed: ROSS, LONDON to base.

Tube signed:  WENHAMS BINOCULAR,  by ROSS LONDON.

4 Objectives:

1/4 inch objective Ross London and outer brass case. marked 1/4 inch Ross London

1/7 inch objective and outer brass case (no maker)

1 inch objective Ross London and outer brass Ross case (marked 2In). 

unknown objective with no marking and end cap.

Misc Accessories :

Wenham-Parabolic condensor

Livebox

Bulock Compressorium

Eye Piece

Eye Piece (part)

Condition Report:

I have taken time with the photos to give you an accurate visual representation of the item you are buying. Please refer to them as these form part of the condition report of the item listed. 

The comments below are made as if I was inspecting the item, with a view to buy, and will highlight defects and observations which may influence your decision.  

This item is in need of restoration / repair:

• All pieces worn.

• Its wooden box /carry case is missing.

• Binocular Prism is missing consequently works as a monocular microscope only.

• Mechanically everything adjusts throughout and knobs turn with a good feel to them.

• Eyepiece Rack and pinion working.

• Main Rack and pinion on body working.

• Plain Mirror ok with marks mostly at edge

• Concave mirror ok with marks mostly at edge.

• Lens need cleaning.

• Original Lacquer is now in worn condition.

• Brass adjustment knob, lacquer now with bluish/green corrosion to surface on both sides .

• Live box missing top glass.

• 4 objectives tested and working, 1 with minor chips to glass but does not show.

• Please see photos for everything included.

  • Condition: Missing wooden carry Box, Missing prism, lovely original item in need of restoration/repair.Please see photos and condition report
  • Type: Scientific Instruments
  • Sub-Type: Microscopes
  • Material: Brass
  • Period: 1800 to 1900

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