10-31-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 31, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Louis Joseph Deleuil Monocular Microscope

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2857MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 31, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Louis Joseph Deleuil Monocular Microscope, France, c. 1840, combination microscope designed by Francois-Vincent Raspail, with pillar inserting into a brass fitting on the single-drawer mahogany box, and marked Deleuil, body attaches to a right-angle or cantilever arm with fine horizontal adjustment, and fitted with a bull's-eye lens, square stage, and gimbaled rotating mirror, drawer with five magnifier lenses, ht. 14 in.
Estimate $400-600

interior of box blocking for fitting microscope needs to reglueing, lacking tightening screw to hold body from slipping


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Keywords

Francois-Vincent Raspail, Louis Joseph Deleuil Monocular, France