Lot Essay
Although primarily associated with the 18th century, Culpeper-pattern microscopes were still being offered in the 1850's.
Details
A brass Culpeper-pattern microscope, with dust-slide, draw-tube graduated 1-4, circular stage and plano mirror, on S-supports, the underside engraved E.M. Gay -- 10¼in.(26cm.)high, in fitted mahogany case, 19th century