Lot Essay
This firm was not known to have made microscopes, but Carpenter was a dealer as early as 1825. The construction of some instruments sold by the firm has been attributed to Hugh Powell of London.
Details
A brass microscope signed Carpenter & Westley 24 Regent Street London, body tube with fine adjustment, rack and pinion focusing, mirror on a brass "Y" shaped base, with accessories including bullseye on stand, in fitted mahogany case - 16in high
Literature
Ey,Jr. John A., The Billings Microscope Collection Armed forces institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C. 20306 1974 p34