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A Set of Benjamin Martin Objectives
lot 17 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, c.1770, unsigned, objectives fit the thread of lot 2 the Benjamin Martin microscope, objectives engraved 2, 3, 4 & 5, with a secondary stage ... read more
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An Early Culpeper Stage Specimen Holder
lot 18 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, c.1750, unsigned but identical to the one on page 36 of G L'E Turners Great Age of the Microscope, with 10 apertures for specimens (missing), ... read more
Sold for £471 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
A Large Cabinet of Microscope Slides
lot 19 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, 3/4 19th Century, plaque to inside of door reads W Watson & Son 313 High Holborn, London, constructed of French polished mahogany on plinth ... read more
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A Cased Set of Hyrtl Microscope Slides
lot 21 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
Austrian, c.1860, by Josef Hyrtl, contained in a French polished mahogany slip case with a leather label with gold lettering to the top of the lid ... read more
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A Cased Set of Hyrtl Microscope Slides
lot 22 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
Austrian, c.1860, by Josef Hyrtl, contained in a French polished mahogany slip case with a leather label with gold lettering to the top of the lid ... read more
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A Cased Set of Hyrtl Microscope Slides
lot 23 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
Austrian, c.1860, by Josef Hyrtl, contained in a French polished mahogany slip case with a leather label with gold lettering to the top of the lid ... read more
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A Cased Set of Hyrtl Microscope Slides
lot 24 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
Austrian, c.1860, by Josef Hyrtl, contained in a French polished mahogany slip case with hand written label to the top of the inside of the case, ... read more
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A Set of Coventry Micrometer Microscope Slides
lot 25 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, C.1760, unsigned but attributed to John Coventry, with each micrometer glass slide held in a brass frame engraved with the dividing of an ... read more
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lot 27 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, c.1900, most slides labelled LEONARD SANDALL, Preparer, Lingfield, card slide case containing a very good collection of dry mounted mineral ... read more
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lot 28 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, c.1880, flip front case containing mostly entomological specimens by W Watson & Norman, with some impressive whole insects and dry mounted ... read more
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A Collection of Large Lomax Microscope Slides from the Lomax Exhibition
lot 30 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, c.1900, by Lomax and Hemmingway, slides showing a sections of coal and of coral, largest slide - 15.5cm x 7.7cm Provenance: These slides ... read more
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A Collection of Large and Early Mineral Microscope Slides
lot 31 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, c.1840 uncovered specimens of coral? each finely produced on large oversized slides, slides 8.2cm x 8.2cm. Provenance: From the original ... read more
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An Early Mineral Microscope Slides from The Robert Furguson Collection
lot 32 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, c.1840, from the mineral collection of Robert Furguson, two uncovered slides on crude pieces of glass, one diamond engraved 'Craigleith, the ... read more
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A Victorian Microscope Slide Cabinet
lot 33 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, c.1880, unsigned, constructed of French polished mahogany on plinth base with glazed double doors opening to reveal 12 drawers, each drawer ... read more
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Adams, George, Essays on the Microscope
lot 34 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
second edition, 4to, London, Dillion and Keating, 1789, 32 engraved plates, mostly folding, first published in 1787, but here with both the text and ... read more
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Baker, Henry, The Microscope Made Easy
lot 35 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
R. Dodsley, London, 1769, fifth edition, 8vo., hardcover, bound in original leather, With 14 engraved copperplates, a very fine copy, stamp for M. S. ... read more
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A Victorian Microscope Stage Goniometer & Another
lot 36 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, late 19th Century, unsigned, constructed of oxidised lacquered brass, microscope stage dovetail to underside, with double geared rotation ... read more
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lot 37 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, late 19th century, unsigned French polished mahogany frame contains 6 pointed selenite star in balm, a cork mounted mica specimen, a ... read more
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A Set of Hasselblad Extension Tubes
lot 364 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
for Hasselblad 1000F/1600F, including No.20 (2) and No. 40 (2), together with a microscope adapter, all in maker's boxes (5)
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The 'Binden Blood Stoney' Powell & Lealand No.1 Binocular Microscope
lot 305 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
The 'Binden Blood Stoney' Powell & Lealand No.1 Binocular Microscope, English, dated 1875, signed in script to the top of the bar-limb ‘POWELL & ... read more
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An Exceptionally Rare & Fine Powell & Lealand No.2 Binocular Microscope
lot 306 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
An Exceptionally Rare & Fine Powell & Lealand No.2 Binocular Microscope, English, dated 1869, signed in script to the top of the bar-limb ‘POWELL & ... read more
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A Powell & Lealand No.3 Binocular Microscope
lot 307 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Powell & Lealand No.3 Binocular Microscope, English, dated 1870, signed in script to the top of the bar-limb ‘POWELL & LEALAND, 170 Euston Road, ... read more
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A Powell & Lealand 'Iron Stand' Microscope
lot 308 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Powell & Lealand 'Iron Stand' Microscope, English, C.1841, signed in script to the bodytube 'Powell & Lealand London', with a trade label in the ... read more
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An Early Set of Powell & Lealand Microscope Accessories
lot 309 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
An Early Set of Powell & Lealand Microscope Accessories, English, c. mid 19th century, unsigned but by Powell & Lealand, the set includes; a 2in ... read more
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An Early Culpepper-Type Monocular Microscope
lot 310 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
An Early Culpepper-Type Monocular Microscope, English, c.1740, unsigned but attributed to Matthew Loft, standing on a black lacquered eight-sided box ... read more
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A Large & Impressive Ross No.1 Binocular Microscope Outfit
lot 311 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large & Impressive Ross No.1 Binocular Microscope Outfit, English, c.1870, signed to the rear of the foot ‘ROSS, LONDON 3448’, Standing on a ... read more
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A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope
lot 312 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope, English, dated 18 April 1899*, signed to the foot ‘R & J Beck Ltd LONDON’ and ‘N°21383’, ... read more
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A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Binocular Microscope
lot 313 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Binocular Microscope, English, dated February 1861*, signed in script to the foot ‘Smith & Beck 6 Coleman St. LONDON’ and ... read more
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lot 314 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Baker Nelson No.2, English, C.1900, signed ‘Baker 244 High Holborn, London’ in a French polished oak display case, drawer below with a good ... read more
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An Early James Smith Microscope
lot 315 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
An Early James Smith Microscope, English, dated from the Beck records 25th August 1846, signed to the base ‘Jas Smith LONDON, 133’, on reversed ‘Y’ ... read more
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A Watson "Royal" Compound Microscope
lot 316 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Watson "Royal" Compound Microscope, English, c.1910, signed to the back of the foot ‘W Watson & Sons, Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London, 40123’ and ... read more
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A Large Swift "Dick" Petrological Microscope
lot 317 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large Swift "Dick" Petrological Microscope, c.1891, English, signed to foot ‘J Swift & Son, London’, standing on large cast brass foot finished in ... read more
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A Swift Student Petrological Microscope
lot 318 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Swift Student Petrological Microscope, c.1900, English, signed to foot ‘J Swift & Son, London’, supported on a black enamel foot with plano-concave ... read more
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A Swift Binocular "Challenge" Microscope
lot 319 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Swift Binocular "Challenge" Microscope, English, c. 1880, signed to the rear of the foot ’J. Swift & Son 81 Tottenham Court Rd, London’, standing ... read more
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A Rare Swift Folding Portable Microscope
lot 320 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Rare Swift Folding Portable Microscope, English, c.1890, signed ‘J Swift, University St, London W.C.’ in small flat French polished mahogany carry ... read more
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A Fine Schiek Compound Microscope
lot 321 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Fine Schiek Compound Microscope, German, C.1850, signed around base of the body tube support 'Schiek in Berlin, No.505', in compact French polished ... read more
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A Monocular Microscope by Baker
lot 323 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Monocular Microscope by Baker, English, c.1880, signed to the rear of the foot 'C. BAKER, 244 High Holborn, London' microscope on 'Y' shaped base, ... read more
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A Large & Fine Microscope by Leitz
lot 324 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large & Fine Microscope by Leitz, German, dated 1896, signed 'E. Leitz Wetzlar, Filiale, New-York' microscope on heavy 'Y' shaped base, with ... read more
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lot 325 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Microscope by Leitz, German, c.1900, signed to the foot 'E. Leitz Wetzlar No.53822' on a 'Y' shaped base, plano-concave mirror, substage condenser, ... read more
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A Gould-Type Microscope by Cary
lot 326 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Gould-Type Microscope by Cary, A Gould-Type Microscope by Cary, English, c.1830/40, signed ‘Cary London, rectangular sectioned pillar screws into ... read more
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A Compound Monocular Microscope by Ross
lot 327 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Compound Monocular Microscope by Ross, English, c.1857 (date 1857 on objective), signed in script to the rear of the foot 'A. Rofs London 1809' ... read more
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A Large Compound Monocular Microscope by Husbands, Bristol
lot 328 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large Compound Monocular Microscope by Husbands, Bristol, English, c.1870, signed to the rear of the stand ‘HUSBANDS BRISTOL’, on heavy lacquered ... read more
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A Compound Binocular Microscope by Watson
lot 329 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Compound Binocular Microscope by Watson, English c.1890, engraved to the back of the foot 'WATSON & SONS 313 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON 1974' with ... read more
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lot 330 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Martin-Type Drum Microscope, English, c.1840, unsigned , typical drum-type microscope construction with rack and pinion focusing, with many ... read more
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lot 333 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A R & J Beck Microscope Lamp, English, c.1900, signed around the base 'R & J Beck' , with oil burner assembly with black chimney, adjustable bull's ... read more
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A J. H. Dallmeyer 1/12inch Microscope Objective
lot 335 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A J. H. Dallmeyer 1/12inch Microscope Objective, English, Late 19th century, signed to the lid '1/12in J. H. Dallmeyer, London', objective signed 'J. ... read more
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A Large Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides
lot 337 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides, Cabinet, English, late victorian, unsigned but in the style of 'Smith & Beck (note shield shaped ... read more
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A Small Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides
lot 338 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Small Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides, light wood flip front case with 11 trays of geological, mineral and rock samples, 66 slides in total
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A Small Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides
lot 339 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Small Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides, light wood flip front case with 11 trays of geological, mineral, fossil and rock samples, 66 slides ... read more
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A Fine Set of Gold & Silver Microscope Slide Samples
lot 340 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Fine Set of Gold & Silver Microscope Slide Samples, light wood flip front case with 6 trays of gold and silver samples, slides include; gold dust, ... read more
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