Lot Essay
The 1885 Watson catalogue refers to this microscope as the Jackson Model.
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A binocular microscope by Watson & Sons
No. 3552, in lacquered and oxidised-brass, with dividing eyepieces, rack and pinion and fine focusing, prism in carrier, square stage, sub-stage with iris diaphragm, plano-concave mirror and Y-shaped foot, on mahogany base -- 15in. (38cm.) high, with accessories in fitted mahogany case
No. 3552, in lacquered and oxidised-brass, with dividing eyepieces, rack and pinion and fine focusing, prism in carrier, square stage, sub-stage with iris diaphragm, plano-concave mirror and Y-shaped foot, on mahogany base -- 15in. (38cm.) high, with accessories in fitted mahogany case