The serial number would date it to circa 1852. The single eyepiece is unmarked. The microscope has coarse rack and pinion focus, and fine focus with a wheel on near the nosepiece.
All controls are in excellent working condition.
The stage has a sliding tray to hold and move the specimen slide. The microscope retains most of its original lacquer with some rubbed off on the stage, as well as some minor spotting elsewhere. The concave mirror is almost excellent with a small aging spot in the middle. The fitted mahogany case is in fine condition with a recessed brass carry handle and a felt bottom. Overall, this is a fine example of a student's microscope in the delicate pattern that is characteristic of this highly respected maker.