T. Blunt & Son Chest Microscope

Description:

T. Blunt & Son Chest Microscope, London, c. 1800, Gould-style microscope with rectangular parallel pillar engraved T. Blunt & Son London with rotating objective arm, rack and pinion focusing, conical-shaped main tube, circular stage, and gimbaled mirror, attached to interior of case on a collapsible hinge, fitted mahogany box with fish plate, slides, two lenses, ht. of instrument when in use 12 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000


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