Gorringes
Lot 42
A good Victorian lacquered brass monocular microscope, originally owned by civil engineer Charles Neate (1821-1911), with original walnut cased set of acromatic object glasses for microscopes and other accessories, signed on the microscope and many of the lens cases, microscope height 59cm Charles Neate (1806–1879) was an English politician and academic, economist and political writer.Microscope rather dirty and oxidised with scattered scratches throughout, circular platform equally scuffed and oxidised, both sides of the mirror with oxidised lines, apparently un-numbered, comes with its original wooden stand. Walnut cased set of accessories in very good condition with rich outer colouring and original working key, comes with numerous numbered and named lenses, and various other accessories, most of which have fittings within the case but some are a little loose, in addition there are some empty apertures presumably where items have been lost, base drawer has fittings for slides and various further accessories, case width 42cm depth 28cm height 17cmPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. microscope height 59cmCharles Neate (1806–1879)
