A MONOCULAR DRUM MICROSCOPE BY CHARLES CHEVALIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1835
construsted in lacquered brass, signed to the front of the telescopic main tube Charles Chevalier, Ing. Opt. Brevete, Palais Royal 163, Paris, rack-and-pinion focusing, hinged magnifier, oxidised platform, concave mirror, contained within fitted box of issue with quantity of slide blanks, with threaded brass mounting to top -- 10in. (25.5cm.) wide
Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
fine overall condition, some wear to signature, some splitting to top of case
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A MONOCULAR DRUM MICROSCOPE BY CHARLES CHEVALIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1835
construsted in lacquered brass, signed to the front of the telescopic main tube Charles Chevalier, Ing. Opt. Brevete, Palais Royal 163, Paris, rack-and-pinion focusing, hinged magnifier, oxidised platform, concave mirror, contained within fitted box of issue with quantity of slide blanks, with threaded brass mounting to top -- 10in. (25.5cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))