1st May, 2000 12:00
Instruments of Science and Technology
134
A Brass Double Pillar Field Microscope, Ca 1880
A Brass Double Pillar Field Microscope.
Circa 1880.
A double pillar monocular Microscope, with black lacquered base, rectangular stage, main focus by rack and pinion and fine focusing knob on the limb, and gimballed mirror attached to the limb, in associated wooden case.
These type of microscope were designed for botanists and other scientists to bring with them into the field, and can be screwed into the lid of the wooden case for stability.
Measurement: H. 23/29 cm.
Estimate: 100-200
Sold for €488
A Brass Double Pillar Field Microscope.
Circa 1880.
A double pillar monocular Microscope, with black lacquered base, rectangular stage, main focus by rack and pinion and fine focusing knob on the limb, and gimballed mirror attached to the limb, in associated wooden case.
These type of microscope were designed for botanists and other scientists to bring with them into the field, and can be screwed into the lid of the wooden case for stability.
Measurement: H. 23/29 cm.
Estimate: 100-200
Auction: Instruments of Science and Technology, 1st May, 2000
Hessink's proudly presents the sale of a fine single owner collection of Instruments of Science and Technology. The sale offers you a great opportunity to purchase beautiful selection of globes, microscopes, telescopes, medical, drawing, surveying and navigational instruments from famous instrument makersfrom the 17th to the 20th century.
