A 19th-Century lacquered brass Ross-type compound binocular microscope, signed on the base C. COLLINS Optician, 77 Gt. Titchfield Str. LONDON, with rack and pinion coarse focusing with sub-stage wheel, and Abbe condenser, 4 eyepieces, 2 live boxes, one ¼Inch, one ½ Inch, 1 Inch and 2 Inch objectives in containers signed C.C. Collins, bull's-eye condenser, with other items and manufacturer's trade label, in mahogany carrying case with brass carrying handle - 18½in. (47cm.) high.