Seven 19th Century Spectroscopes

Description:

Seven 19th Century Spectroscopes, London, lacquered brass instruments, five marked "John Browning," two with stands, an unmarked one, and a R. & J. Beck "Thorp's D.V. Diffraction Spectroscope," five with their original velvet-lined cases, scope lg. 2 to 6 in.
Estimate $200-250

one of the Browing's has the base stand engraved "John Browning 63 strand London," two cases with damage, original lacquered surfaces


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