Lot # 76 - Antique Field Microscope Set – Baker “The Diagnostic” with Accessories

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Nov-2025 8:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Nov-2025 8:15:00 PM
Current bid:

$41.00

Highest bidder:

Dizzle

Auction has ended

Description :

A rare early 20th-century portable brass and iron field microscope marked “Baker, 244 High Holborn, London – The Diagnostic.” This compact scientific instrument was designed for physicians or naturalists working in the field. The microscope features a folding tripod stand, fine and coarse focus knobs, and a rotating mirror beneath the stage for illumination.

Included in its original leather carrying case with green felt interior (case shows wear and needs repair) are several high-quality optical components from noted makers:

  • Carl Zeiss Jena AA objective

  • E. Leitz Wetzlar No. 3 objective

  • Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. 19 mm lens

  • Additional small accessories and glass slides

Height: approx. 6 inches 

Condition: Leather case is worn and requires repair

Collecting Note:
Baker’s “Diagnostic” microscopes were popular from the late 19th to early 20th century, prized for their portability and precision. The inclusion of lenses from Zeiss, Leitz, and Bausch & Lomb—three of the foremost optical manufacturers of the era—makes this an especially desirable collector’s ensemble for enthusiasts of antique scientific instruments.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Dizzle

Date Bid User
04-Nov-2025 11:39:27 AM $41.00 Dizzle
03-Nov-2025 1:02:54 PM $21.00 IceBerg
03-Nov-2025 1:02:54 PM $20.00 Asha
03-Nov-2025 1:02:34 PM $16.00 IceBerg
03-Nov-2025 1:02:34 PM $15.00 Asha
03-Nov-2025 1:02:14 PM $11.00 IceBerg
03-Nov-2025 1:02:14 PM $10.00 Asha
03-Nov-2025 11:08:56 AM $5.00 IceBerg

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