$4,920
Charles Chevalier Universal Achromatic Microscope, c. 1840, with horizontal main tube, square pillar with stage platform for accepting either of the two stages, one with X/Y adjustments, and engraved "Charles Chevalier Ingenieur, Opticien, Palais Royal, 163, Paris," gimballed mirror below, with screw-mount case construction, all housed in a dovetailed mahogany case with accessories, green velvet-lined fitted tray containing slides, tools, eyepieces, and objective lens, case wd. 11 3/4 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-04-12
