A brass microscope no. 148, M. Pillischer, 398 Oxford Street, London, circa 1900, with 'Y' shaped base, the twin trunnions supporting the body of the microscope, the mechanical stage with X and Y motions, large plano-concave mirror, substage condenser, binocular tubes with rack and pinion focusing, contained within a mahogany case with full set of accessories, the case 46 cm high