Sold for:
$4,613
$4,613
"Large Best" or No. 1 Binocular Microscope by Smith, Beck & Beck, 31 Cornhill, London, c. 1864, No. 4146, with rack and pinion coarse focus, micrometer fine focus on the single nosepiece, mechanical stage with X and Y adjustments, rack and pinion focus of sub stage accessories, calibrated draw tube for function as a monocular, supported by double pillars on a tripod base marked with maker's name, location and number as above, all in a mahogany box with many accessories, box lg. 19 x wd. 9 1/2 x ht. 5 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-11-02
