English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 15th May 2007

Lot 555

A lacquered brass binocular microscope by R & J Beck

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A lacquered brass binocular microscope by R & J Beck, No.4714, with rack and pinion, fine focusing to a square mechanical stage, sub stage collar and plano/concave mirror, mounted on twin columns to a flat tripod base, inscribed 'R & J Beck, 31 Cornhill, London,' 17.5in (44.5cm) h, in a fitted mahogany cabinet, with monocular body tube and bench condenser, with a mahogany case fitted eyepieces and other accessories.