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Two Optical Examination Devices Including a SAFE Philalux 3 and a Paterson Slide Viewer This lot features two specialised desktop optical examination devices. The first is a SAFE Philalux 3 electronic magnifier and counterfeit detector, model number 9865, produced in Bempflingen, Germany. The unit is constructed from black moulded plastic and features a large rectangular magnifying screen with an integrated high-magnification circular inset. It provides multiple lighting modes via four blue push-buttons labelled S/UV, L/UV, W/L, and MG, intended for ultraviolet and white light inspection as well as magnetic detection. The rear of the device includes a manufacturer label with serial number 1 1 6 3 5 and is fitted with a standard UK 3-pin power cable. The second item is a Paterson folding slide viewer for 35mm transparencies. It is manufactured from blue and white plastic with a matchbox-style folding mechanism. When deployed, it features a magnifying lens on a pivoting arm situated over a translucent white viewing stage. The front panel is marked with the Paterson brand name in red. The device includes a red push-button for an internal battery-operated light source.