26th Apr, 2019 12:00

Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine

 
  Lot 9
 

A Very Fine Collection of 84 Insect Microscope Slides by DARLSTON

19th Century, microscope slide case containing a very good collection of full and part insect specimens, cabinet constructed of polished mahogany with flip front & top with 12 trays 11 of which contain 6 standard slides, slides all labelled 'W. H. DARLSTON, Birmingham'; This collection represents some of the finest insect mounts from DARLSTON. 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 & top with 12 trays 11 of which contain 6 standard slides, slides all labelled 'W. H. DARLSTON, Birmingham'; This collection represents some of the finest insect mounts from DARLSTON. 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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