Cuff-type Monocular Microscope

Description:

Cuff-type Monocular Microscope, unsigned, early 19th century, rectangular stationary pillar with scale engraved on side 1-5, body with engraved scale 3-6, sleeve carrying a concave silver lieberkuhn, shaped stage, all mounted on a single-drawer mahogany base with accessories that include spring stage, blank slides, fish-pan, and objectives, housed in a pyramidal mahogany box with drawer containing an additional cylinder and lieberkuhn, instrument ht. 14 in.
Estimate $500-700


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