$6,518
Lacquered Brass Binocular Microscope and Compendium by R & J Beck, London, No. 13797, indexed revolving tri-foot base with limb marked R & J Beck London and 13797 , two pillars with lever and thumbscrew for vertical and horizontal adjustment of condensor together with fine thumbscrew adjustment of vertical travel, 3 1/2 in. dia. planar mirror, circular stage with angle and linear adjustment thumbscrews, tube with rack focus and interocular separation thumbscrews at eyepieces and mahogany carrying case, together with a mahogany compendium with numerous additional eyepieces and objectives and other components, many marked R & J Beck, London , ht. of microscope 18 1/2 in., box lg. 16 x 10 1/2 in. Discoloration of lacquered brass, working parts need cleaning as action is sluggish making adjustments.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-07-25
