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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Microscope

« on: May 24, 2010, 08:56:20 am »

Thank you Tales and Wayward. I thought it might be older based simply on the mirror used as a light source. I looked the microscope over once more and found no markings indicating a manufacturer aside from "japan" (mentioned earlier). I'm bringing it to a local antique shop today to see what else I can find out. I'll let you all know if I find anything interesting. Thanks again!

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Microscope

« on: May 23, 2010, 10:22:14 pm »

Me again. Yep, second post and I'm asking for favors again. I was rummaging through some junk I left at my parents house and stumbled across this.


Inside this case.


Browsing revealed several different microscopes of similar design, however this particular one lacks any fancy logos. The only engraving I found on it was "japan" underneath the slide platform (pardon my lack of scientific correctness) which wasn't very helpful. Can anyone here tell me anything about this? I doubt that it is of any great value, but does anyone know what that value might be?
Thanks again!

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Antique Questions Forum / WORKING Philco Model 41-285 Floor Radio

« on: May 22, 2010, 04:52:43 pm »

I bought a radio from a garage sale a year ago for $60. Didn't know if it worked but I'm an impulsive buyer and it was in decent condition for a WWII antique.
I have browsed the web and seen people selling similar, non-working models for anywhere from $50-$260. I've plugged it in, turned it on, and picked up AM radio with no smoke or fire. I really don't know much about the actual value of these radios, so I'm hoping someone here might be able to give me at least a ballpark estimate given the provided info.

Here are a few photos.




I am a patient person so please answer at your convenience. If you know of any people/places in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area that may be interested in purchasing this radio that information can be discussed via PM. Thank you.