The instrument and its accessories are housed in a locking chest with removable top and side, and brass carry handle. It has three built in drawers with leather pulls. The largest drawer has a lift out tray. The microscope attaches to the case with a screw mount, and disassembles to fit compactly into the top section. The finish is made entirely of brass with no lacquer.
All controls work perfectly.
The optical system is excellent. Overall, the set is in excellent, usable condition. This is a very rare variation of a popular pattern, made all the more special with the original Cary signature on the pillar.