Sold for:
$1,659
$1,659
W. Watson & Sons Binocular Microscope and an R & J. Beck Microscope Lamp, London, 19th century, the microscope of lacquered brass with Wenham-type tube, quadruple nose-piece changer with four engraved objectives, circular stage with rim divided into 1 degree intervals 0-360, X and Y adjustment, plano/concave mirror, shaped base marked "W. WATSON & SONS/313 High Holborn/London," ht. 19; adjustable-height oil lamp with chimney, magnifier on swing arm, and circular base marked around the top "R. & J. BECK. Ltd LONDON," ht. to top of upright 11 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
