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Victorian Cased Brass Microscope by John Browning Victorian Cased Brass Microscope by John Browning Victorian Cased Brass Microscope by John Browning
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LOT 2323

Victorian Cased Brass Microscope by John Browning

CIRCA 1880 A.D.

11 x 6 7/8 x 5 5/8 in. (2.41 kg total, 28 x 17.5 x 14.3 cm).

A monocular microscope with a mechanical stage, a box containing glass slides, and other accessories, housed in a mahogany case with a handle.

Provenance

From the vendor's grandfather, thence by descent.

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LOT 2323

Victorian Cased Brass Microscope by John Browning

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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