$4,994
Culpepper-Pattern Microscope by Dollond, London, c. 1825, with pull-tube focusing, circular stage with signature and slot for attachments, scroll supports and concave reflector, on mahogany plinth with fitted drawer, in pyramidal mahogany case with further fitted drawer, containing six objectives, stage forceps, fishplate, spring stage, live box, talc box, tweezers, lieberkhun and carrier, fifty-two ivory sliders in five slipcases, preparation and other items and a copy of the pamphlet The Microscope Assistant or Table of Pleasing and Proper Objects For That Delightful, Rational and Instructive Instrument by Joseph Taylor, printed and sold by Richard Ebsworth, Instrument Maker, London.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-04-13
