A 19th-Century English lacquered-brass Martin-type drum microscope,
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A 19th-Century English lacquered-brass Martin-type drum microscope,

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A 19th-Century English lacquered-brass Martin-type drum microscope,
signed on the edge of the stage R. Field & Son Birm.m, in a fitted mahogany case -- 28cm. (11in.) wide

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The barrel has rack and pinion (defective) and draw-tube focusing over the circular stage with concave substage mirror, all contained within the same vertical brass sleeve. Accessories include: six numbered objectives; slide covers and rings in a brass canister; live box; stage-mounted bull's-eye condensor; stage forceps; and five four-cell ivory sliders with a hand-written list of objects.
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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