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Wilson Type Screwbarrel Pocket Microscope
For sale a cased Eighteenth Century Wilson Type Screw Barrel pocket microscope.
In unsually fine condition throughout, the set is contained within its original black shagreen covered case with hook and eye fasteners to the front. The sectioned interior is lined with green velvet with bright red leather surrounding the interior edges.
In the front section, the microscope comes complete with its screw-in handle and five numbered objectives all but one retaining their protective brass covers. The central section is fitted with a marbled paper and black shagreen slide case which holds six original and complete sliders, the two circular cases were to hold the slider discs and the retaining clips to keep them secure within the slider. There are some brass retaining clips remaining but no discs.
The back section contains a hand written period note which outlines the various specimens contained within the sliders, the beautifully turned screw-in handle, specimen forceps and its associated extension mount which would hold the lenses when examining specimens held within the forceps.
The design for this early microscope is commonly associated with the London instrument maker, James Wilson who presented his invention within The Royal Society’s Philosophical Transactions of 1702 (Vol 23) although it is likely that other models were being developed at a similar or prior time.
A very fine example of one of an early Eighteenth Century microscope.
SellerJason Clarke Antiques
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Jason Clarke Antiques
Private dealer
By appointment only
Newbury
Berkshire
Tel : 07815 046645
Non UK callers : +44 7815 046645
In unsually fine condition throughout, the set is contained within its original black shagreen covered case with hook and eye fasteners to the front. The sectioned interior is lined with green velvet with bright red leather surrounding the interior edges.
In the front section, the microscope comes complete with its screw-in handle and five numbered objectives all but one retaining their protective brass covers. The central section is fitted with a marbled paper and black shagreen slide case which holds six original and complete sliders, the two circular cases were to hold the slider discs and the retaining clips to keep them secure within the slider. There are some brass retaining clips remaining but no discs.
The back section contains a hand written period note which outlines the various specimens contained within the sliders, the beautifully turned screw-in handle, specimen forceps and its associated extension mount which would hold the lenses when examining specimens held within the forceps.
The design for this early microscope is commonly associated with the London instrument maker, James Wilson who presented his invention within The Royal Society’s Philosophical Transactions of 1702 (Vol 23) although it is likely that other models were being developed at a similar or prior time.
A very fine example of one of an early Eighteenth Century microscope.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold
Period Queen Anne Antiques
Material Brass
Origin English
Item code as542a517
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold
View all stock from
Jason Clarke Antiques
Private dealer
By appointment only
Newbury
Berkshire
Tel : 07815 046645
Non UK callers : +44 7815 046645
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