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9 Engraved Book Plates showing Microscopy, Astron- omy and Surveying, 18th Century and later
1) 4 microscopy plates with credit "A. Bell Prin. Wal. Sculptor fecit", showing Culpeper, scroll, screw-barrel, pillar and other microscopes. All 7 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄2 in. without frame. – 2) 1 plate with credit "Benard Direx", showing a solar microscope, 9 x 14 1⁄2 in. without frame. – 3) 2 astronomical plates with credit "Benard Fecit", showing a transit telescope and a heliometer, all 9 1⁄2 x 14 1⁄2 in. without frame. – 4) 1 observatory plate showing an historical construction, hand-colored, 7 1⁄2 x 9 in. with- out frame. – And: 5) 2 surveying instrument plates with credit "Henry Winkles", showing theodolites, telescopes and other instruments, all 10 1⁄2 x 8 3⁄4 in. without frame. – (2+/–) – € 300/600 – (129/2)
20: Nürnberger Pappmikroskop, Culpeper-Typ, um 1790 € 1.200,-
Holz, Papier und Pappe, Höhe 32 cm, 1 Objektiv, 1 Okular, beides mit Schutzkappen. Grobeinstellung und Feineinstellung per Tubus, Holzobjektträger, typische Brandmarke unter dem Fuß "IM" (im Kreis), kein Kasten.
Culpeper-type, turned hardwood, outer tube covered with fishskin-patterned and textured paper, draw tubes covered with paper, base branded "IM" in circle, screw- on dust caps on eyepiece and lens, single mirror on wooden hinge, 1 wood slide with 6 specimens, height 12 1⁄2 in., overall in good condition.
21: Seltenes Zirkelmikroskop, um 1745 € 950,-
Opakes Handmikroskop, vermutlich von George Adams, Messing und Stahl, Original-Zaponierung, gedrechselter Elfenbeingriff, Länge 18 cm, 4 Objektive mit Lieberkühn-Spiegeln, Einstellung über Rändel- schraube, mit Pinzette, Original-Schatulle, innen mit grünem Samt ausgeschlagen, außen mit Rochenleder überzogen, Breite 13 cm. Sehr gute Erhaltung!
For opaque objects, probably by George Adams, brass and steel, ivory handle, length 6 in., 4 objectives with Lieberkühn reflectors, with unit to adjust the lens, with forceps, in original rayskin-covered velvet-lined case, width 5 in. Excellent condition!
22: Teile und Zubehör früher Mikroskope,
ab 18. Jh. € 280,-
Closing date for entries:
to our Giant Specialty Auction on 30 May 2015
»Fine Toys«
»Office Antiques«
»Science & Technology«
will be 15 February 2015!
If you want to sell your duplicates, parts or your entire collection please call us or send your list with photos. We’re glad to help and advise you.
"IM" Nuremberg Compound Monocular, c. 1790
– (2/2–3) – € 2.000/3.000 – (200/8)
Rare Compass Microscope, c. 1745
Closing date for entries:
For our sensationally Specialty Auction on 18 April 2015 on
»Telecommunications«
will be 15 February 2015!
If you want to sell your duplicates, parts or your entire collection please call us or send your list with photos. We’re glad to help and advise you.
– (2–3/2–3) – € 2.000/3.000 – (200/71)
Schrank für Mikroskope, Mahagoni, verglaste Türe, 2 Schubladen, Höhe 39 cm, Mahagonikasten, neue Ein- sätze, Breite 26 cm. Ca. 18 Linsen (Holz oder Messing), 7 Spiegel und Lupen, Pinzetten. Ca. 30 Präparate mit Fassungen aus Bein und Holz und weitere Teile.
Early Microscope Parts and Accessories, from 18th Century
Mahogany microscope cabinet, glazed door, 2 drawers, height 15 1⁄2 in., mahogany case, new inserts, 10 1⁄4 in. wide. Approx. 18 lenses (wood and brass), 7 mirrors and magnifiers, forceps, about 30 ivory and wood slides, further parts.
– (3-/–) – € 700/900 – (185/7)