26th Apr, 2019 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine
A Very Fine Collection of 84 Insect Microscope Slides by Watson
19th Century, microscope slide case containing a very good collection of full and part insect specimens, cabinet constructed of polished mahogany with flip front, 14 trays each containing approximately 6 standard slides, slides all labelled 'WATSON & SONS Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London'; This collection represents some of the finest insect mounts from the firm of Watson.
Slides of Particular Note: Collection of 6 full spiders; arranged eytra and disks of wings; full insects including an impressive mounted scorpion fly and others.
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19th Century, microscope slide case containing a very good collection of full and part insect specimens, cabinet constructed of polished mahogany with flip front, 14 trays each containing approximately 6 standard slides, slides all labelled 'WATSON & SONS Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London'; This collection represents some of the finest insect mounts from the firm of Watson.
Slides of Particular Note: Collection of 6 full spiders; arranged eytra and disks of wings; full insects including an impressive mounted scorpion fly and others.
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019
