WR Prior Microscope - 1951
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 7:38 pm
Hi,
Yes, I'm very new here! I've used forum's before, but for other things.
I'm being cheeky and asking a question to any member that knows/understands WR Prior microscopes. This particular model was made in 1951.
I've obtained one, legitimately, from my father, who bought it around 30 years ago, when he worked at Brooke Bond Oxo factory, in Hertfordshire. Closed down now for 30 years.
This particular model was 'apparently' owned by John Brooke (Brooke Bond) although I have no records to prove this. (I believe the factory that held any such records, in Bishops Stortford, was burnt down in the '80's). Although my parents, who both worked at Brooke Bond told me this, I have no proof.
It's in superb condition. Not mint, there are a few imperfections.
But my question is, is this something of value to anyone? And basically, anyone with knowledge know what a proposed value would be?
I've searched all over the 'net for information, but drawn a blank. I do know, from the pictures I've seen on the net of similar models, this one appears to be engineered to much greater standards than others. I'm an engineer myself and the quality of engineering workmanship going into the brass slide/components is outstanding.
Maybe they're not worth huge sums, this model appears very well engineered.
Anybody with knowledge or who'd have any information they can please share, I'd be very interested.
Hope this is OK to post here.
A few images.
Yes, I'm very new here! I've used forum's before, but for other things.
I'm being cheeky and asking a question to any member that knows/understands WR Prior microscopes. This particular model was made in 1951.
I've obtained one, legitimately, from my father, who bought it around 30 years ago, when he worked at Brooke Bond Oxo factory, in Hertfordshire. Closed down now for 30 years.
This particular model was 'apparently' owned by John Brooke (Brooke Bond) although I have no records to prove this. (I believe the factory that held any such records, in Bishops Stortford, was burnt down in the '80's). Although my parents, who both worked at Brooke Bond told me this, I have no proof.
It's in superb condition. Not mint, there are a few imperfections.
But my question is, is this something of value to anyone? And basically, anyone with knowledge know what a proposed value would be?
I've searched all over the 'net for information, but drawn a blank. I do know, from the pictures I've seen on the net of similar models, this one appears to be engineered to much greater standards than others. I'm an engineer myself and the quality of engineering workmanship going into the brass slide/components is outstanding.
Maybe they're not worth huge sums, this model appears very well engineered.
Anybody with knowledge or who'd have any information they can please share, I'd be very interested.
Hope this is OK to post here.
A few images.