Binocular polarizing microscope sought

Susan White <smwhitewhite [at] aim__com> writes

>I'm looking to purchase a used binocular polarizing microscope for
>pigment identification, preferably good quality. I can't really
>afford a new microscope, and was hoping that another conservator
>might have one that they are interesting in selling or that someone
>might know of a vendor who sells used, high quality microscopes. ...

You might want to contact Philip Weissman at Micro-Optics.  I
purchased a very nice, used Wild M-3 from him a few years back. The
equipment was in excellent working condition and Phil was able to
set me up with the appropriate stand, etc. And the price was very
reasonable.

I have also bought an antique Leitz polarizing light stage
microscope from M-O, which still serves well for exactly the purpose
you propose.

    Micro-Optics Microscope Service Provides Used Microscopes
    <URL:http://www.micro-opticsmicroscopes.com/
        microscope-service.html>

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HTH...

Steven Prins
Conservator of Paintings
Steven Prins and Company
1570 Pacheco, Suite D-4
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-983-2528
Fax: 9860846


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