Early 19th Century Brass Drum Microscope by W. E. & F. Newton

Wonderful brass drum style microscope by W. E. & F. Newton of Fleet Street, London, in its padded mahogany box and with the original instructions. – Engraved with maker’s name, with green label at base of box also for W. E. & F. Newton, Opticians and Globe-makers for Queen Victoria. – Instructions describe it as a compound microscope. – Set of lenses and accessories, including a set of slides mounted on bone. – Mahogany box with black velvet internal lid padding and an external inlaid shaped brass cartouche on the lid. – Internal drawer with original instructions on use. A great piece for a collector of scientific instruments. Date: Early 19th century Material: Brass & Glass Origin: London, England