拍品專文
This microscope dates from c.1825, it was probably produced by P.Carpenter 24, Regent Street, London 1827-37. Similar examples of his work can be found in the Whipple Museum Cambridge
細節
A lacquered brass 'Improved Compound Microscope', unsigned, with rack and pinion focusing,, single nosepiece, cylindrical pillar, square sprung stage, concave mirror, knuckle joint, on folding tripod foot, with accessories, in fitted velvet lined mahogany case with accessories - 15¾in.wide
出版
G. L'E Turner The Great Age of the Microscope 1989 p.72-73
Olivia Brown Microscopes 1986 p.128-129
Olivia Brown Microscopes 1986 p.128-129