20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A MID 19TH-CENTURY BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE BY...
A MID 19TH-CENTURY BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE BY MORITZ PILLISCHER
constructed in lacquered-brass, signed and numbered on the foot M. Pillischer London, No.2975, rack-and-pinion fine adjustment, dual mirror and platforms, contained in original fitted case with apparently complete and additional accessories including ¼, 1 and 2in. objectives, two pairs of eyepieces, condenser and others, the case -- 15¼in. (39cm.) high; together with a letter explaining various features and reporting it has a power of 12x to 260x, although is satisfactory up to 200x
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Moritz Pillischer worked between 1851 and 1887 from Oxford and New Bond Streets.
constructed in lacquered-brass, signed and numbered on the foot M. Pillischer London, No.2975, rack-and-pinion fine adjustment, dual mirror and platforms, contained in original fitted case with apparently complete and additional accessories including ¼, 1 and 2in. objectives, two pairs of eyepieces, condenser and others, the case -- 15¼in. (39cm.) high; together with a letter explaining various features and reporting it has a power of 12x to 260x, although is satisfactory up to 200x
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Moritz Pillischer worked between 1851 and 1887 from Oxford and New Bond Streets.
Sold for £1,488
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A MID 19TH-CENTURY BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE BY MORITZ PILLISCHER
constructed in lacquered-brass, signed and numbered on the foot M. Pillischer London, No.2975, rack-and-pinion fine adjustment, dual mirror and platforms, contained in original fitted case with apparently complete and additional accessories including ¼, 1 and 2in. objectives, two pairs of eyepieces, condenser and others, the case -- 15¼in. (39cm.) high; together with a letter explaining various features and reporting it has a power of 12x to 260x, although is satisfactory up to 200x
(2)
Moritz Pillischer worked between 1851 and 1887 from Oxford and New Bond Streets.
constructed in lacquered-brass, signed and numbered on the foot M. Pillischer London, No.2975, rack-and-pinion fine adjustment, dual mirror and platforms, contained in original fitted case with apparently complete and additional accessories including ¼, 1 and 2in. objectives, two pairs of eyepieces, condenser and others, the case -- 15¼in. (39cm.) high; together with a letter explaining various features and reporting it has a power of 12x to 260x, although is satisfactory up to 200x
(2)
Moritz Pillischer worked between 1851 and 1887 from Oxford and New Bond Streets.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
