29th Sep, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
E Leitz Wetzlar Brass Microscope no.149272 with three lens turret , course/fine focussing and condensor on black lacquered stand, stamped with crown logo and 'BMNH GD 220' British Museum Natural History Geology Department with accessories in mahogany case stamped ''Brit-Mus Geol-Dep Nat-Hist'
Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 29th Sep, 2021
The sale includes a host or rare musical instruments including a fine Late 18th Century Cello made by Benjamin Banks of Salisbury in 1786 and a Violin by John Frederick Lott II (1804- 1870). Juxtaposed against the fine antique instruments, five first-edition guitars by Robson Guitars are also on offer. The Scientific section of the sale features a rare 19th century mechanical calculator, a small collection of rare miners’ lamps including an example of the Davy Mining Safety Lamp and several Private Collections including vintage cameras and lenses, vintage radios, antique woodworking tools, spirit levels and more.
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Tuesday 28 September 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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