English, c.1880, engraved to the rear of the foot APPS 433 Strand London, the microscope entirely constructed of lacquered brass on a 'Y' shaped foot, plano-concave mirror, mechanical stage with X-Y control, body tube screws into the bar limb, body tube with later retailers stocker for Chards, with 2 objectives, 2 eyepieces bullseye on stand and other items, drawer below containing a selection of well made amateur slides in a French polished mahogany case with Chards retail label, lock with key, case height 26cm
Sold for £238
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1880, engraved to the rear of the foot APPS 433 Strand London, the microscope entirely constructed of lacquered brass on a 'Y' shaped foot, plano-concave mirror, mechanical stage with X-Y control, body tube screws into the bar limb, body tube with later retailers stocker for Chards, with 2 objectives, 2 eyepieces bullseye on stand and other items, drawer below containing a selection of well made amateur slides in a French polished mahogany case with Chards retail label, lock with key, case height 26cm
Auction: The Collectors Sale, 15th Feb, 2023