A 19TH CENTURY DRUM MICROSCOPE
unsigned, of typical form and constructed in lacquered brass contained in fitted wooden box with five (of six) nose pieces; lieberkhün reflector, live box, platform forceps and a small quantity of four-aperture bone slides partially complete with specimens, contained within fitted plush-lined box of issue -- 11in. (28cm.) wide
Sold for £136
Estimated at £200 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH CENTURY DRUM MICROSCOPE
unsigned, of typical form and constructed in lacquered brass contained in fitted wooden box with five (of six) nose pieces; lieberkhün reflector, live box, platform forceps and a small quantity of four-aperture bone slides partially complete with specimens, contained within fitted plush-lined box of issue -- 11in. (28cm.) 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))