24th May, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books

 
  Lot 26
 

A Large & Fine Collection of Diatom Microscope Slides

The cabinet, English, c.1900, unsigned, constructed of a light hardwood French polished on a plinth base, glazed door opening to reveal 29 drawers each to hold 3 rows of 14 slides giving a total capacity of 1218, with a deep drawer at the base for accessories, cabinet width 47cm depth 33cm height 55cm, lock & key but screws missing, the slide collection is entirely of diatoms by makers such as J. D. Moller, Wendle, Holstein; E Thum, Leipzig; C Baker 244 High Holborn; Watson & Sons 313 High Holborn; J. B. Dancer, Manchester; J. T. Norman; C. M. Topping; E Wheeler 48 Tollington Rd, London; T. W Robertson; A. C Cole; C. N Peal, Fernhurst, Ealing; Clarke & Page; R. I. Firth; W. A. Firth

Sold for £2,875

Result plus buyers premium


 

The cabinet, English, c.1900, unsigned, constructed of a light hardwood French polished on a plinth base, glazed door opening to reveal 29 drawers each to hold 3 rows of 14 slides giving a total capacity of 1218, with a deep drawer at the base for accessories, cabinet width 47cm depth 33cm height 55cm, lock & key but screws missing, the slide collection is entirely of diatoms by makers such as J. D. Moller, Wendle, Holstein; E Thum, Leipzig; C Baker 244 High Holborn; Watson & Sons 313 High Holborn; J. B. Dancer, Manchester; J. T. Norman; C. M. Topping; E Wheeler 48 Tollington Rd, London; T. W Robertson; A. C Cole; C. N Peal, Fernhurst, Ealing; Clarke & Page; R. I. Firth; W. A. Firth

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