W. & S. Jones Portable Monocular Microscope

Description:

W. & S. Jones Portable Monocular Microscope, 30 Holborn, London, 19th century, lacquered brass instrument with a circular base engraved in script as above, gimbaled mirror, round pillar with rackwork focusing, square stage with hold downs, screw-mount main barrel, and live-box, housed in a mahogany fitted box, instrument ht. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600


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