An 18th-Century compound monocular microscope,
An 18th-Century compound monocular microscope,

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An 18th-Century compound monocular microscope,
engraved on the cruciform stage J. CUFF Londini Invt & fecit, with fine-screw adjustment, the body-tube marked with positions for the eyepieces, nos. 1-6, with bull's-eye condenser, swivel mirror, six objectives, three ivory sliders, live-box and other items, in pyramid-shaped mahogany case with brass handle -- 18in. (47cm.) high (case and instrument restored)

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