1st May, 2000 12:00

Instruments of Science and Technology

 
  Lot 85
 

85

A Martin-Type Drum Microscope, Second Half 19th Century

A Martin-Type Drum Microscope. England, second half 19th century. unsigned , typical drum-type microscope construction in fitted wooden case. Measurement: H. 18 cm. catalogue Note: Developed in England in the nineteenth century, this drum microscope is reminiscent of the original drum microscopes designed by Benjamin Martin and George Adams. Constructed entirely from brass, this compound microscope was made in large numbers for general sale in London and its nearby communities. These microscopes enjoyed widespread popularity between 1820 and 1880, and continued to be sold into the early twentieth century. The basic design of these microscopes is very simple and includes a sliding body tube containing compound lenses and a base housing both the sample and a substage reflector to provide illumination. Focus is achieved with a rack attached to the knob on the side of the base housing. The microscope has several interchangeable objectives as well as lenses with Lieberkuhn reflectors for observing opaque samples. Estimate: 80-100

Sold for €569


 
A Martin-Type Drum Microscope. England, second half 19th century. unsigned , typical drum-type microscope construction in fitted wooden case. Measurement: H. 18 cm. catalogue Note: Developed in England in the nineteenth century, this drum microscope is reminiscent of the original drum microscopes designed by Benjamin Martin and George Adams. Constructed entirely from brass, this compound microscope was made in large numbers for general sale in London and its nearby communities. These microscopes enjoyed widespread popularity between 1820 and 1880, and continued to be sold into the early twentieth century. The basic design of these microscopes is very simple and includes a sliding body tube containing compound lenses and a base housing both the sample and a substage reflector to provide illumination. Focus is achieved with a rack attached to the knob on the side of the base housing. The microscope has several interchangeable objectives as well as lenses with Lieberkuhn reflectors for observing opaque samples. Estimate: 80-100

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.

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