1st May, 2000 12:00
Instruments of Science and Technology
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J. Swift & Sons Histological Compound Microscope, Ca 1897.
J. Swift & Sons Histological Compound Microscope.
London, England, circa 1897.
The compound microscope is signed "J. Swift & Son. London. Patent 24960" on the base and the initial design was for Histology (the study of tissues.), with Traviss-type mechanical stage. The base has four legs, the draw-tube with double objective nose piece, Coarse focusing functions is via a rack and pinion mechanism, and thumbscrew on the top of the limb for fine focusing.
Measurement: H. 34 cm.
Estimate: 200-300
Sold for €422
J. Swift & Sons Histological Compound Microscope.
London, England, circa 1897.
The compound microscope is signed "J. Swift & Son. London. Patent 24960" on the base and the initial design was for Histology (the study of tissues.), with Traviss-type mechanical stage. The base has four legs, the draw-tube with double objective nose piece, Coarse focusing functions is via a rack and pinion mechanism, and thumbscrew on the top of the limb for fine focusing.
Measurement: H. 34 cm.
Estimate: 200-300
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.
