A Gould-Type Microscope by Cary
English, c.1830/40, signed 'Cary London, rectangular sectioned pillar screws into boss on top of case lid, concave mirror pins into base of column, stage pins into bracket moved by rack work for focusing, small limb to top with thread to accept the simple lenses or lenses in combination with compound body tube, with other various accessories and slides, in mahogany case with catches to front, box 13.8cm x 11cm x 3.5cm
Sold for £900
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1830/40, signed 'Cary London, rectangular sectioned pillar screws into boss on top of case lid, concave mirror pins into base of column, stage pins into bracket moved by rack work for focusing, small limb to top with thread to accept the simple lenses or lenses in combination with compound body tube, with other various accessories and slides, in mahogany case with catches to front, box 13.8cm x 11cm x 3.5cm