9th Oct, 2024 11:00
The Fine Collectors Sale
A Solar Microscope By Dollond
English, c.1790, engraved 'DOLLOND LONDON' the microscope of typical form with a brass plate with geared adjustment to rotation and angle of the mirror, with 2 large screws to fit to window shutter, main microscope body with 3 projection lenses in brass dovetails and a set of 6 magnifying lenses on a single dovetail, brass wet cell slider all in the original fitted mahogany case 27cm wide
Sold for £1,375
Result including buyers premium
English, c.1790, engraved 'DOLLOND LONDON' the microscope of typical form with a brass plate with geared adjustment to rotation and angle of the mirror, with 2 large screws to fit to window shutter, main microscope body with 3 projection lenses in brass dovetails and a set of 6 magnifying lenses on a single dovetail, brass wet cell slider all in the original fitted mahogany case 27cm wide
Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 9th Oct, 2024
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