Collection of Four Rare Meteorite Microscope Slides

lot 401 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

Slides labelled as 'Meteorite Ovijak, Greenland' - although not detailed this section is most probably from the one that fell in 1870; a slide ... read more

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A Collection of Microscope Slides By Famous Microscopists

lot 402 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

to include; a slide labelled 'DIATOMACEAE, Arachnoidiscus Japonica, The late Dr Carpenters Material'; a slide diamond engraved 'Stomach Dog, Quekett'; ... read more

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A Large Victorian Cabinet of Microscope Slides

lot 403 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

The cabinet, 19th Century, constructed of French polished mahogany on plinth base, glazed door to front with lock and key, campaign-style handle to ... read more

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A Very Unusual Slide of Queen Victoria’s Hair By Norman

lot 404 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

The slide with an opaque black disk holding a delicate bow of hair held in a tied piece of golden thread, the lable reads ‘The Queens Hair’, ... read more

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An exhibition Microscope slide of a damselfly by J. W. Neville

lot 405 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

An exhibition slide of a damselfly by J. W. Neville with his trademark white mount with a delicate blue design, the damselfly expertly mounted with a ... read more

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A Fine Set of Delicately Mounted Microscope Slides By James Neville

lot 406 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

most with Neville's trademark elaborately coloured and designed mounts, most of the slides secondary labels for J. H. Baxter, Birmingham, in a later ... read more

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An Exceptional single owner collection of 24 Microscope Slide Micro-engravings

lot 407 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

Slides include: a beautifully diamond engraved slide that reads ‘Webbs Micrography, The Lords Prayer in the 86,380th of an inch, (1/180 x 1/491); a ... read more

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An Impressive Collection of Arranged Diatom & Foraminifera Microscope Slides

lot 408 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

an impressive collection of slides including circles of selected diatoms including slides with 55 Species, in a French polished mahogany case lined ... read more

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A Collection of 11 Exceptional Butterfly Scale Arrangements

lot 409 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

By various preparers, microscope slides include; several bouquets of flowers, a very well executed lizard with a handwritten label for 'H Dalton ... read more

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A Microscope Exhibition Slide of a Bouquet of Flowers

lot 410 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1890, By Harold Dalton, London, showing a bouquet of flowers with butterflies, label reads Butterfly Scales arranged as a Bouquet, in ... read more

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A Very Impressive Exhibition Slide

lot 411 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1931, by Clarke & Page, London, showing a bouquet of flowers within a garland, label reads ‘Design in Insect Scales Diatoms Etc, Contains ... read more

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A Microscope Exhibition Slide of a Vase of Flowers

lot 412 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1890, Richard Sutter, London, showing a bouquet of flowers with in a vase, label reads ‘Exhibition, Vase & Bouquet’, in leather covered ... read more

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A Most Impressive Microscope Exhibition Slide of a Vase of Flowers

lot 413 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1890, Harold Dalton, London & Paris, showing a bouquet of flowers with in a vase with insects, birds and a lizard, label reads ‘Butterfly ... read more

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A Microscope Exhibition Slide of a Hens & Chicks

lot 414 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1890, probably by Harold Dalton then retailed by Watson & Sons, London, showing a couple of hens with chicks, label reads 'Scales of ... read more

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An Impressive Microscope Exhibition Slide of a Garland of Flowers

lot 415 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1890, by Clarke & Page, London, showing a bouquet of flowers surrounded by a garland, label reads ‘Entomology, Design in Insect Scales ... read more

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A Microscope Exhibition Slide of a Bouquet of Flowers

lot 416 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1890, by Harold Dalton, Paris, showing a bouquet of flowers, label reads ‘Les écailles de papillon’, in Wooden velvet & lined case

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An Exceptional Microscope Exhibition Slide of a Birdbath & Birds

lot 417 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1900, by S. H. Robinson Lincoln with a retail label for Watson & Sons, London, showing a pedestal birdbath with three birds, label reads ... read more

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An Unusual Microscope Exhibition Slide of a Pair of Boxers

lot 418 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, C.1900, unsigned, showing a pair of gloved boxers in a fight, in a velvet & lined case

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A Very Fine Cased Exhibition Foraminifera Slide By F. P. Balkwill

lot 419 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

the oversized slide (66mm x 48mm) with green paper with gold stars with a microphotograph behind a glass window, with Balkwill's name to the top, ... read more

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A Large Collection of Microscope Slide Micrometers

lot 420 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

to include five cased Maltwood Finders; five cased microscope micrometer by Watson; two cased micrometer slides by W Teasdale; a micrometer engraved ... read more

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A Collection of 12 Challenger Expedition Microscope Slides

lot 421 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

A collection of microscope specimen slides with 12 variously labelled all by J T Norman with some giving details of the station number, depth (in ... read more

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A Very Fine Collection of Microscope Microphotographs

lot 422 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

The collection in a French polished flip front pine case with 12 trays each for 12 slides, the collection consisting of 39 slides by J. B. Dancer; 10 ... read more

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Collection of 24 Microscope Microphotographs

lot 423 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

in 4 later card cases, with 8 slides by A.R., 1 by J.L.C., 1 by H.W., 1 by J.B. Dancer, 3 slides by M. Scott, 2 slides by Hatherly, and 5 anonymous ... read more

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12 Microphotographs by J B Dancer

lot 424 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

c.1860-1880, all with Dancer's yellow label(s) with title and JBD initials, in fitted mahogany case; references are to Bracegirdle and McCormick 1993 ... read more

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An Interesting Collection of Unusual & Experimental Microscope Slides

lot 425 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

A very interesting collection of slides including micro engravings of compound vibrations by William Teasdale - a number of these slides were used in ... read more

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A Collection of Four Microscope Slides By R. J. Farrant

lot 426 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

with his recognisable paper lable to the front and rear including; a micro-engraving of the Lords Prayer, intestine (large) Rabbit; intestine (small) ... read more

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A Small Collection of Rare & Unusual Microscope Slides

lot 427 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

consisting of very unusual slides to include: a slide by E Wheeler with a label for 'Syenite from Cleopatras Obelisk'; a slide by E Wheeler with a ... read more

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Two Cases of Victorian Microscope Slides

lot 428 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

The collection in two late Victorian French polished flip front pine cases, each with 12 trays of 12 slides, most of the slides by C. M. Topping and ... read more

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A Good Collection of Insect Microscope Slides

lot 429 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

The collection in a late Victorian French polished flip front pine case, with 12 trays of 12 slides, most of the slides by J T Norman, covering a ... read more

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A Large Cabinet of Good Microscope Slides

lot 430 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, c.1950, signed Watson & Sons, London , constructed of polished stained oak with glazed door lock and key, with twenty-eight drawers each ... read more

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A Large Cabinet of Good Microscope Slides

lot 431 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

the cabinet, English, c.1950, unsigned, constructed of polished oak with glazed door lock and key, with twenty-eight drawers each capable of holding ... read more

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A Large Cabinet of Good Microscope Slides

lot 432 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

the cabinet, English, c.1950, unsigned, constructed of polished oak with glazed door lock and key, with twenty-eight drawers each capable of holding ... read more

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A Collection of 43 Oceanographic Expedition Sounding Microscope Slides

lot 433 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

A collection of microscope specimen slides from various oceanographic expeditions with some giving details of the station number, depth (in fathoms), ... read more

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A Small Collection of Fine Diatom Microscope Slides

lot 434 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

with 14 slides with labels for 'Dr Henri Van Heurck, Types du Synopsis des Diatomees De Belgique' and other large groups of diatoms, and a slide by ... read more

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A Collection of Early & Non Standard Microscope Slides

lot 435 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

including a large selection of polished mahogany slides some with labels to the reverse for 'Piper's Revolving Cover Slide For Opaque Illumination ... read more

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A Very Large Floor Standing Cabinet of Microscope Slides, and slides

lot 436 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

The cabinet, English, c.1900, unsigned with two double glazed doors opening to reveal four banks of fifty drawers, each capable of holding four rows ... read more

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Microscopy - Prize-winning Photomicrographs

lot 437 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

a collection of 11 late Victorian (1888-1893) photomicrographs from the Coventry and Midland Photographic Society, presented as magic lantern slides. ... read more

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An Original Copy of the Auction Catalogue for the Crisp Collection Of Microscopes

lot 438 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

The Crisp Collection Of Microscopes. Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd, Held on Tuesday, February 17th 1925, with a copy of notes taken at the sale, 31 ... read more

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An Original Powell & Lealand Catalogue & Receipt

lot 439 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

the catalogue titled '1898 Catalogue of Microscope Object Glasses and Apparatus, Made & Sold by Powell & Lealand No 170 Euston Road, N. W. , London', ... read more

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George Adams, Essays on the Microscope

lot 440 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

second edition, 1798, illustrated with 32 folio plates, with coniderable additions by Frederick Kanmacher, printed for W & S Jones, the text volume ... read more

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Pritchard, Andrew, A History of Infusorial Animacules, 1852

lot 441 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

Pritchard, Andrew, 'A History of Infusorial Animalcules Living and Fossil, A New Edition Enlarged, 1852, third edition, with 24 hand-coloured plates, ... read more

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A Collection of Documents & Letters Belonging to Conrad Beck

lot 442 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

including a letter dated 23 April 1923 of R & J Beck headed paper to a Mr Chapman Jones concerning the use of Darkgroud Illumination, a reprint from ... read more

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A Small Archive of Books & Quekett Reprints by Julius Rheinberg

lot 443 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

including seven Quekett Journal reprints with what appears to be Rheinbers signature in pen to the covers, with fifteen further Quekett Journal ... read more

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An Archive of Papers & Reprints by E. M. Nelson

lot 444 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

including a very rare copy of the auction catalogue of Nelsons Microscopes sold at Stevens Auction Rooms in 1939 after his death, with reprint from ... read more

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Collection of Documents & Photographs by Famous Microscopists

lot 445 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

including a letter by Edmund Wheeler discussing catalogue instruments and stating that he makes his own microscopes and objectives, dated 1879 (paper ... read more

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Two Folio Books On Foraminifera in Quekett Bindings

lot 446 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

including 'Introduction to the Study of the Foraminifera, CARPENTER, William B., Assisted by William K. Parker & T. Rupert Jones, Published by London: ... read more

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Bowerbank, J. S., A Monograph of the British Spongiadae

lot 447 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

Bowerbank, J. S., 'A Monograph of the British Spongiadae', Published for the Ray Society by Robert Hardwick, 192, Picadilly, 1864, in 4 vols, half ... read more

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Hudson & Gosse, Folio Folder of Rotifera, 1886

lot 448 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

a folio folder of plates of the Rotifer, 1886, by Charles Thomas Hudson and Philip Henry Gosse, in green folder with ROTIFERA in gold lettering to ... read more

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Allman, George James, Folio Edition of Fresh Water Polyzoa, 1886

lot 449 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

Allman, George James, Folio Edition of ' A Monograph of the Fresh Water Polyzoa including all the known species both British and foreign.. , printed ... read more

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Horology or Dyalling, a Copper Plate Engraving

lot 450 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)

English, c.1686, by Richard Blome (1635-1705), from 'The Gentlemen's Recreations', hand coloured, framed and glazed, print area 37.5cm x 23cm

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