AN EARLY ANDREW PRITCHARD COMPOUND MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE, ENGLISH 1835-1838
signed on the tube and foot Andrew Pritchard 263 Strand London, with pinion focussing to the racked column of triangular section, mounted in a trunnion above adjustable column and shaped tripod base, in mahogany case with ocular, mechanical stage, objective, Lieberkühn and live box -- 20in. (51cm.) high
For a similar Pritchard microscope, see Sotheby's London, lot 294, 14th December 2004.
Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Lacks sub-platform mirror and some other elements, nose-piece is present.
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AN EARLY ANDREW PRITCHARD COMPOUND MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE, ENGLISH 1835-1838
signed on the tube and foot Andrew Pritchard 263 Strand London, with pinion focussing to the racked column of triangular section, mounted in a trunnion above adjustable column and shaped tripod base, in mahogany case with ocular, mechanical stage, objective, Lieberkühn and live box -- 20in. (51cm.) high
For a similar Pritchard microscope, see Sotheby's London, lot 294, 14th December 2004.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
Download a Bid Form here
Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)
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