William Salmon Compound Monocular Microscope

Description:

William Salmon Compound Monocular Microscope, England, mid-19th century, oak base with removable right-angle foot, lacquered brass tube with rack and pinion focusing, adjustable hinged arm that attaches to the wood base with a screw-clamp fitting, damascened rectangular base, and mirror arm, together with a fitted mahogany box, ht. 13 in.
Estimate $500-700


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