Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Description

A wonderful brass drum style microscope by W. E. & F. Newton of Fleet Street, London, in its padded mahogany box and with the original instructions.

– Engraved with maker’s name, with green label at base of box also for W. E. & F. Newton, Opticians and Globe-makers for Queen Victoria.
– Instructions describe it as a compound microscope.
– Set of lenses and accessories, including a set of slides mounted on bone.
– Mahogany box with black velvet internal lid padding and an external inlaid shaped brass cartouche on the lid.
– Internal drawer with original instructions on use.

A great piece for a collector of scientific instruments.

In good condition, with selection of lenses, accessories, slides and instructions. No key available for the box.

Date: Early 19th century
Material: Brass & Glass
Origin: London, England

Microscope standing height as fitted in box: 26 cm
Box dimensions:
Height – 8 cm
Width – 29 cm
Depth – 15 cm

Newark Antiques & Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark NG24 1BX.
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