10-27-201710-27-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Three Withering-type Naturalist Microscopes

Sell one like this
$1,599$1,300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3035MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Three Withering-type Naturalist Microscopes, first quarter 19th century, lacquered brass instruments with dual pillars, stacking lenses, sliding stages, and two with gimbaled mirrors, all housed in their original red leather cylinder cases, ht. 3 1/2 to 4 in.
Estimate $400-600


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