Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
R. & J. Beck Brass Binocular Microscope, London, c. 1870, rack and pinion coarse focus, thumbwheel fine focus, circular stage with slide bar and spring clip, plano/concave mirror, triangular folding stand marked R. & J. Beck, London, 5860, wooden case, two pairs of eyepieces, three objectives, and a freestanding bull's-eye condenser.
Estimate $800-1,200
Microscope has been polished in the past. Top of "clamshell" case is off and split in two. Both mirrors have lines.