24th May, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books

 
Lot 2
 

An Exceptionally Fine Jones Most Improved Compound Microscope

English, c.1800, engraved along the foot 'W & S JONES 30 Holborn, LONDON', the microscope of typical form on a tripod base with tall upright column with compass-type joint supporting the main square column, with large plano-concave mirror in a gimbal, condenser on sliding collar, stage with fine focus adjustment via screw and clamp, stage with an original and early form of X-Y control via screw and rack and pinion, stage with holes to accept stage accessories, body tube with single drawer tube and 2 eyepieces, with large collection of accessories including 8 objectives, a wheel of objectives, Bonnani stage, stage condenser, live box, Leiberkuhn and support, box wood sliders and other accessories in a large French polished mahogany case, case width 32.5cm

Sold for £2,750

Result plus buyers premium


 

English, c.1800, engraved along the foot 'W & S JONES 30 Holborn, LONDON', the microscope of typical form on a tripod base with tall upright column with compass-type joint supporting the main square column, with large plano-concave mirror in a gimbal, condenser on sliding collar, stage with fine focus adjustment via screw and clamp, stage with an original and early form of X-Y control via screw and rack and pinion, stage with holes to accept stage accessories, body tube with single drawer tube and 2 eyepieces, with large collection of accessories including 8 objectives, a wheel of objectives, Bonnani stage, stage condenser, live box, Leiberkuhn and support, box wood sliders and other accessories in a large French polished mahogany case, case width 32.5cm

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