05-03-200505-03-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2283
May 3, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Lacquered-Brass Compound Microscope by Newton & Co.

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$881$750
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2283Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 03, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Lacquered-Brass Compound Microscope by Newton & Co.,3 Fleet st., Temple Bar, London, with rackwork focusing to triangular section of bar-limb, screw adjustment on nosepiece, the tube unscrewing for storage, mechanical stage with X and Y motions and lapped-brass plate, four-stop aperture, mirror mounted on compass joint, and trunions to short Y-foot, with two eyepieces and accessories including a bull's-eye condenser, stage-forceps and two objectives in cannisters, ht. 14 in., in dovetailed fitted mahogany case with loop handle and slide drawer.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Keywords

Newton & Co., Temple Bar, London