Spencer Dissecting Scope- Boxed Set (Temple University)

Used by students at Temple University, this Dissecting Microscope by Spencer Co., features all original glass, with magnifying lens on adjustable arm, double-sided mirror for illumination, 2 adjustable clips on beveled glass stage plate, mounted on a cast iron horseshoe base. Circa 1900. Scarcely found, in great condition. 

Marked ‘Spencer Buffalo USA’, Charles A. Spencer is known as America’s 1st microscope maker. Magnifying lens is interchangeable- this microscope includes a 6X magnifying lens. Also marked ‘Temple University’ and number ‘74’. Sold in original fitted wooden box. Interesting & complete boxed set. 

The company Spencer & Sons was founded in 1865 by Charles Spencer. considered one of the first microscope manufacturers in America. After Charles's death in 1891, his son Herbert took over the company. Herbert traded under the 'Spencer' signature from 1891-1895, later changing the name to 'Spencer Lens Co.' in 1895. The last Spencer microscopes were made in 1945 when Spencer Lens Company was acquired by American Optical Scientific Instrument Division. 

Microscope:

Weight: 4 lbs. 0.8 oz. 

Dimensions: 5.5” x 4.25” x 7.00”