A late 18th-Century lacquered-brass continental microscopic compendium,
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A late 18th-Century lacquered-brass continental microscopic compendium,

細節
A late 18th-Century lacquered-brass continental microscopic compendium,
unsigned, possibly Dutch, the body-tube raised on a rectangular-section arm over the vertical tapering pillar support, with rack and pinion focusing (pinion defective), with circular glass stage, shaped stage, bull's-eye condenser, swivel mirror, Wilson screw-barrel attachment, solar microscope attachment, lieberkuhn, six objectives (one defective), with a collection of ivory sliders and a brass slider, contained in the original baize-lined fitted oak cabinet with decorative key escutcheon and swing handle -- 153/8in. (39cm.) wide

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注意事項
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.