12th May, 2022 12:00
Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments
A Late 18th Century Compound Chest Microscope By Dollond, London
English, c.late 18th century, signed to the body tube in large font 'DOLLOND LONDON' microscope column on large compass type joint to base of case, square column supporting plano-concave mirror in a gimbal on sliding collar, rack and pinion focusing to rear of cruciform stage, stage with slot for stage forceps/fish plate and stage bull's-eye condenser, with six numbered objectives, fish plate, live boxes, and other accessories in the original French polished mahogany case
Provenance:
From the sale of the collection of Dr MacKinnon.
Sold for £2,500
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.late 18th century, signed to the body tube in large font 'DOLLOND LONDON' microscope column on large compass type joint to base of case, square column supporting plano-concave mirror in a gimbal on sliding collar, rack and pinion focusing to rear of cruciform stage, stage with slot for stage forceps/fish plate and stage bull's-eye condenser, with six numbered objectives, fish plate, live boxes, and other accessories in the original French polished mahogany case
Provenance:
From the sale of the collection of Dr MacKinnon.
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022
