Sold for $531

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

An English Brass Binocular Microscope

Negretti and Zambra, London, Mid-19th Century

with rack and fine-focusing on a Y-foot and having twin eyepieces, two objectives and a fitted wooden case, the case with owner's label D. Dickenson, Dispensing Chemist, Chester.
Height 14 inches.

Property from a Private Collector, Lincolnwood, Illinois

Condition Report

With eyepieces (not pictured). In overall good, stable condition. Surface dirt and dust but lacquer appears very good. Coarse focusing functions and appears intact. No other significant condition issues noted. Additional images available upon request.

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