4th Sep, 2023 10:00
The Interiors Sale
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A collection of microscope parts
A collection of microscope parts to include ten objective lenses and ten ocular lenses as well as three brass nose pieces, two G clamps, one C.Baker of London microscope base, various glass slides (unused); four E Wheeler of London microscope slides; a collection of spirits and varnishes to include Damar varnish etc; a mahogany stationary case with brass plaque and escutcheon and faux velvet interior. Objectives lenses: R& J Beck 32mm, Watson & Sons 1/2 inch, Broadhurst, Clarkson & Company 2 inch, Beck London 16mm, Watson 2 inch, Busch E, 40mm and a further 3 inch. Optical lenses: Prior 10xPTR, a H6X, a 2, a 3, a 16X, Watson & Sons adjustable optical lens, another 3, a 6
(qty)
Sold for £50
Estimated at £50 - £100
A collection of microscope parts to include ten objective lenses and ten ocular lenses as well as three brass nose pieces, two G clamps, one C.Baker of London microscope base, various glass slides (unused); four E Wheeler of London microscope slides; a collection of spirits and varnishes to include Damar varnish etc; a mahogany stationary case with brass plaque and escutcheon and faux velvet interior. Objectives lenses: R& J Beck 32mm, Watson & Sons 1/2 inch, Broadhurst, Clarkson & Company 2 inch, Beck London 16mm, Watson 2 inch, Busch E, 40mm and a further 3 inch. Optical lenses: Prior 10xPTR, a H6X, a 2, a 3, a 16X, Watson & Sons adjustable optical lens, another 3, a 6
(qty)
All as found, various condition, some objective lenses with wear, two ocular lens with cracks, condition as expected. Varnishes and liquid aged.
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Auction: The Interiors Sale, 4th Sep, 2023
