Microscope Museum

Collection of antique microscopes and other scientific instruments

 

    

Microscope 349 (Lumex; toy microscope; 1960s)

 

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Microscope 349 is a Lumex toy microscope and should be dated to the 1960s. These Lumex microscopes were probably made by the Japanese company Carton Optical Co., also known to have made microscopes for contract brands such as Tasco, Sears, and Lafayette.

Note: this instrument was kindly donated by Dave Levell (Pembrokeshire, Wales) in May 2023.