{"product_id":"stunning-retro-microscope-adjustable-light-source-1960s-good-lamp","title":"Vintage Laboratory Microscope Illuminator — Adjustable Iris \u0026 Intensity, Tilting Stand, British, c.1950s–1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly striking piece of British laboratory equipment — a vintage adjustable illuminator originally used as an auxiliary light source for microscopy, dating from the 1950s–1960s. Beautifully constructed in the tradition of mid-century scientific instrument making, with a black enamel body, brass fittings, and a fully adjustable stand that tilts and swivels to direct the beam precisely. The combination of adjustable iris diaphragm and variable intensity control makes this a genuinely sophisticated piece of optical equipment — and an extraordinarily characterful object for interior, display, or prop use. Fully working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This lamp runs on 240v (UK mains). The existing cord and plug are functional but could benefit from rewiring to a more aesthetically pleasing period-style cord — a straightforward job for an electrician. Please see photos for full condition detail. Age-related wear consistent with former laboratory use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody \u0026amp; base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition for age — some specks of colour loss and wear on the black enamel base and lamp body (see photos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly tarnished — consistent with age, patina adds to character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb access:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via the round grip on the rear of the lamp head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord \u0026amp; plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e Functional — could benefit from aesthetic rewiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e British, c.1950s–1960s — made in the UK during the golden era of British precision scientific instrument manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully adjustable — tilts and swivels to direct light at any angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIris diaphragm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable — controls the diameter of the light beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensity control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable light level via main control box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240v (UK mains).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20cm across the lamp head; approx. 28cm tall with lamp at the top of the stand at right angles to base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasonably heavy — solid and stable construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exceptional and rare piece of mid-century British laboratory design — equally at home in a cabinet of curiosities, a design-led interior, a film or television production, or a scientific instrument collection. The adjustable iris alone makes it a conversation piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65827137814877,"sku":"1015","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/57_ec98a498-dff7-4d9b-8aec-d8bc0837af14.jpg?v=1788685098","url":"https:\/\/curiooptics.com\/products\/stunning-retro-microscope-adjustable-light-source-1960s-good-lamp","provider":"Curio Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}