Lot 268 , A Victorian microscope by C.C. Collins, London, in mahogany case

A Victorian microscope by C.C. Collins, London, in mahogany case
Estimate £200-400

Case in good condition, possibly repolished to the door, handle has lost much of its original gilding, comes with a working key. Main body of the microscope in honest untouched condition, some fine oxidisation scratches to the main barrel and other signs of oxidisation elsewhere, one clip that holds the slides in place is missing, light scuffing and scratching to the blackened part of the frame, comes with three brass lenses in cases, an additional magnifying glass with stand and two slides, so appears to be lacking 5 accessories judging from the number of apertures remaining.


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Sold for £220