10-31-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 31, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Cuff-type Compound Microscope

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$523$425
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2857MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 31, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Cuff-type Compound Microscope, 18th/19th century, unsigned body with manual height adjustment on a square pillar, shaped stage with simple rack focusing knob, stationary concave/convex mirror, all attached to a single-drawer walnut and brass base with additional objective lenses and specimen holders, housed in a brass-mounted pyramidal walnut case, instrument ht. 12 in.
Estimate $400-600

has condensing lens frame and forceps arm but lacking lens and forceps, case has rot at lower hinge and some brass loss, instrument base has brass loss to back edge,


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