Sold for:
$1,422
$1,422
Brass Culpeper-type Microscope, 19th century, with sliding focus inner tube engraved 1, 2, 3, 4 , eyepiece, circular stage with sprung slide-holder, two sets of scrolling brass supports, concave mirror on compass joint, and mahogany base, ht. closed 10 1/4 in., (lacquer worn away, brass darkened), in pyramidal mahogany case with drawer containing four objectives (two lacking optics, one with chipped optics), fish plate and other accessories, case wd. 13 1/2 in. case and wooden stand in mellow old surface, brass in oxydized surface, planar mirror with age consistent imperfections, no significant condition issues.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-20