Baker dissecting simple microscope, London, ca. 1870
600 euros
Circa
1870s'
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A complete and cased example of the Baker-type simple dissecting microscope with its three different lenses of different magnification (the larger one has a small chip on one edge but invisible when we are looking inside) signed “Baker, 244 High Holborn London”.
Despite an old polishing, the microscope is on good working condition.
The three lenses are preserved in its original drawer and the microscope can be fitted in its original wooden traveling case.
Not so usual, complete.
The case measures 20x14c13,5cm
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Dealer information
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.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
