English, c.1860, unsigned buy built to the Quekett dissecting microscope design, the microscope folding flat in the case with accessories in the underside of the mahogany stage, the assembled microscope in 2 fold-out sets of brass legs, with planoconcave mirror in a gimble to the underside of the stage with black glass stage, rack and pinion focus to the column with a small limb at the top, to accepts compound body tube, or simple objectives, with 2 compound objectives in brass cans, and other all contained in a Moroccan leather covered case with flap and catch, case 18cm x 18cm
Sold for £500
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1860, unsigned buy built to the Quekett dissecting microscope design, the microscope folding flat in the case with accessories in the underside of the mahogany stage, the assembled microscope in 2 fold-out sets of brass legs, with planoconcave mirror in a gimble to the underside of the stage with black glass stage, rack and pinion focus to the column with a small limb at the top, to accepts compound body tube, or simple objectives, with 2 compound objectives in brass cans, and other all contained in a Moroccan leather covered case with flap and catch, case 18cm x 18cm
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024