An unusual Watson circular dissecting microscope retailed by William Heath, circa 1860-70s’
€1,100
Circa
1860-70s'
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A good example of this unusual English dissecting microscope developped by Watson and Son and here signed “W. Heath Plymouth” ei William Heath in Plymouth who was active during the late 1850s’ and mid-1870s’.
Comparing the present Heath’s example with the Watson examplepreserved in the Science Museum : https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co118623/simple-dissecting-microscope-by-watson-simple-dissecting-microscopes
There is no dubt both was manufactured by the same maker, Watson & Son in London.
The present Heath example is in general good condition retaining a good part of its blackening underneath of the stage. It preserves also three objectives and some accessories. It was formely polished.
Everything is preserved in its original wooden travelling case.
A rare English dissecting microscope.
The microscope measures 13,5cm diameter, the case measures 18x17x14cm.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
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