The Art of Discovery Part 1
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 17
Adams-Jones Type Compound Microscope
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
An Adams-Jones Type Compound Microscope, possibly pre-1759,
Signed Dolland, London. With super stage lens, wheel of six objectives, two Lieberkuhns, live box, fish plate forceps, one ivory slider, bull's eye condenser, plano-concave mirror.
Contained in a fitted mahogany box. Missing key.
Box dimensions: H: 3 1/4 x W: 11 3/4 x D: 8 3/4 in.
Notes per John Davidson: Clay and Court ascribe this style of instrument to Adams c -1790. This instrument made by Dolland has a single eye lens. Since the double eye lens was used after 1759, this instrument was probably made before this time. Perhaps Dolland, not Adams introduced this type of instrument.
Surface scratches, joint separations to box, detached fittings to box.
Wear is consistent with age and use. All lots have imperfections or the effects of aging. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
Signed Dolland, London. With super stage lens, wheel of six objectives, two Lieberkuhns, live box, fish plate forceps, one ivory slider, bull's eye condenser, plano-concave mirror.
Contained in a fitted mahogany box. Missing key.
Box dimensions: H: 3 1/4 x W: 11 3/4 x D: 8 3/4 in.
Notes per John Davidson: Clay and Court ascribe this style of instrument to Adams c -1790. This instrument made by Dolland has a single eye lens. Since the double eye lens was used after 1759, this instrument was probably made before this time. Perhaps Dolland, not Adams introduced this type of instrument.
Condition
Wear is consistent with age and use. All lots have imperfections or the effects of aging. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
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Exhibited at the Dittrick Museum.From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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