Vintage Tasco Metal Microscope Set – Complete Japanese Student Science Kit with 3 Prepared Slide Collections

A wonderfully preserved vintage Tasco student microscope set complete with its original wooden carrying case, instruction booklet, scientific tools, and three boxed collections of prepared microscope slides. Made in Japan, this classic educational set remains fully functional and offers both nostalgic charm and practical use for collectors, educators, and curiosity cabinet enthusiasts alike.

Unlike many surviving examples, this set includes an impressive assortment of prepared specimen slides covering plants, mould & yeast, and blood structure.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. The microscope has been tested and functions smoothly with clear optics and smooth focusing. The original accessories, instruction booklet, and wooden storage case are included. The only notable cosmetic flaw is a small paint chip near the eyepiece. Please review all photographs for complete condition details.

Measurements

Wooden Case

• Height: Approx. 10 in.
• Width: Approx. 7 in.
• Depth: Approx. 4 in.

Material

Painted metal, glass optics, hardwood case, glass microscope slides.

Origin

Tasco. Made in Japan. Mid-century vintage.

Styling Notes

A fantastic display piece for a curiosity cabinet, library, laboratory collection, or vintage classroom décor. Equally appealing to microscope collectors, science educators, and lovers of scientific instruments.

Additional Notes

Includes:

• Original Tasco microscope
• Wooden carrying case
• Original instruction booklet
• Original dissection tools and accessories
• Three boxed prepared slide collections:
  • Plants
  • Structure of Blood
  • Mould & Yeast

All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.

A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.