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LOT 48

Lot 48

Smith & Beck, London, Lacquered Brass 'Best No. 1' Compound Binocular Microscope Outfit, c.1870

Smith & Beck, London, Lacquered Brass 'Best No. 1' Compound Binocular Microscope Outfit, c.1870
Lot 48 Details
Smith & Beck, London, Lacquered Brass 'Best No. 1' Compound Binocular Microscope Outfit, c.1870

serial no. 2221, signed on the foot at '6 Coleman St.', with mechanical stage, a substage rack of three selenites and plano-concave mirror, a limb mounted bull's eye condenser, etc., all fitted in a flame mahogany case, together with a secondary fitted case of accessories, including high power eyepieces, objectivs, a substage Wenham-Shadbolt paraboloid condenser, dark wells, achromatic and prismatic condensers, etc.
taller case, exclusive of handle 19.25 x 12 x 10 in — 48.9 x 30.5 x 25.4 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $4,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Smith & Beck, London, Lacquered Brass 'Best No. 1' Compound Binocular Microscope Outfit, c.1870
  • Smith & Beck, London, Lacquered Brass 'Best No. 1' Compound Binocular Microscope Outfit, c.1870
  • Smith & Beck, London, Lacquered Brass 'Best No. 1' Compound Binocular Microscope Outfit, c.1870

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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