Ø A FINE MICROSCOPE COMPENDIUM, PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1740
unsigned, comprising a lacquered brass solar microscope, contained in felt-lined mahogany fitted case, with rococo lock plate and drop handle to lid, further containing a shagreen box with compartments for screw barrel microscope and accessories, including six numbered nosepieces, two monoculars, shagreen sliding case containing one brass 4-aperture slide, glass tubes and other accessories -- 5½ x 8¾ x 5¼in. (14 x 22 x 13.5cm.)

Condition Report
£1,000-£1,500 / Reserve £1,500 / £40 illustration
Condition: Fine overall condition, with instruments apparently retaining much of their original finish; lid of main box has some later screws to hinges.

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