A Cabinet of Microscope Slides
19th Century, constructed of French polished mahogany on plinth base, arched glazed door to front with lock and key, campaign style handle to top, containing 20 drawers each capable of holding 2 rows of 7 standard slides, large drawer at base for other accessories, slides by various preparers including; ‘C. COLLINS, 157 Gt. Portland St, London’; ‘W. WATSON & SONS, 313 High Holborn, London’; ‘E WHEELER, 48 Tollington Rd, Holloway, London’; ‘SMITH BECK & BECK, 6 Coleman St’ and others (approximately 240 slides)
Sold for £3,000
Result plus buyers premium
19th Century, constructed of French polished mahogany on plinth base, arched glazed door to front with lock and key, campaign style handle to top, containing 20 drawers each capable of holding 2 rows of 7 standard slides, large drawer at base for other accessories, slides by various preparers including; ‘C. COLLINS, 157 Gt. Portland St, London’; ‘W. WATSON & SONS, 313 High Holborn, London’; ‘E WHEELER, 48 Tollington Rd, Holloway, London’; ‘SMITH BECK & BECK, 6 Coleman St’ and others (approximately 240 slides)