19th Nov, 2020 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science
An Early Mineral Microscope Slides from The Robert Furguson Collection
English, c.1840, from the mineral collection of Robert Furguson, two uncovered slides on crude pieces of glass, one diamond engraved 'Craigleith, the other unmarked, largest 9cm wide.
Provenance: From the original shop stock Mineral Gregory Bottley & co, who bought the collection of the mineral collector Robert Furguson (1767 - 1840), these slides formed part of the collection
Sold for £273
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English, c.1840, from the mineral collection of Robert Furguson, two uncovered slides on crude pieces of glass, one diamond engraved 'Craigleith, the other unmarked, largest 9cm wide.
Provenance: From the original shop stock Mineral Gregory Bottley & co, who bought the collection of the mineral collector Robert Furguson (1767 - 1840), these slides formed part of the collection
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020
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