04-12-201904-12-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 12, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Charles Chevalier Universal Achromatic Microscope

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$4,920$4,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3230MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 12, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Charles Chevalier Universal Achromatic Microscope, c. 1840, with horizontal main tube, square pillar with stage platform for accepting either of the two stages, one with X/Y adjustments, and engraved "Charles Chevalier Ingenieur, Opticien, Palais Royal, 163, Paris," gimballed mirror below, with screw-mount case construction, all housed in a dovetailed mahogany case with accessories, green velvet-lined fitted tray containing slides, tools, eyepieces, and objective lens, case wd. 11 3/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000


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