Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Culpepper-type Microscope, brass microscope with sliding focus inner tube engraved 1,2, 3, 4, eyepiece, circular stage, sprung slide holder, concave mirror, two sets of scrolling brass supports, on a circular brass base, all in a pyramidal mahogany case with a drawer containing four objectives, fish plate, and other accessories.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Piece missing from bottom of case. Some silver loss on mirror.