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The Art of Discovery Part 2

Wed, May 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 36

Davon Super Outfit Micro-Telescope, Super-Microscope Camera Compendium

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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A Fine Davon Super Outfit Micro-Telescope, Super-Microscope Camera Compendium, ca. 1920,

By F. Davidson, 29 Gt. Portland Street, London W1. With bellows camera, microscope, telescope,nose-pieces, eye-pieces, lenses, reflector, rack and pinion tripod and other accessories as pictured, in original fitted oak box and an instructions booklet issued 1920.

Box dimensions: H: 9 x W:17 x D: 11 in.

Transactions of the Faraday Society, vol. 16. 1920.
Popular Science, May 1921 - Fine Article by P J Risden

Condition

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.