AN ENGLISH CULPEPER TYPE COMPOUND MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE, SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

Property from the Estate of Jhr. Ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892-1975)

AN ENGLISH CULPEPER TYPE COMPOUND MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE, SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

with brass eye-piece and sliding cover, turned lignum vitae body covered with rayskin, raised on three brass legs with shaped stage above a concave hinged mirror, the octagonal base with drawer at the front fitted with various objectives, lenses and tweezers, in an oak pillar case with brass ring handle, a drawer at the base containing an ivory talc box, bone specimen slides, preparates - together with a Dutch handwritten listing - and some further utensils
microscope: 40cm. high, 1ft. 3¾in.

Condition Report:
In overall reasonable condition although probably not complete. There is a chip to the moulding of the case at the bottom edge, visible in the catalogue images. The microscope is detached from its base and a piece of moulding is loose. This is simply because the glue has dried out and would be easily repaired. There is a small chip to the threading of the lignum vitae eyepiece. Generally with old marks, chips and scratches throughout consistent with age. Gallery inspection recommended.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Provenance:
Hieronymus Nicolaas Baron van Slingelandt (1787 - 1844);

Hieronyma Maria Antonia Fortunata Baronesse van Slingelandt (1814 - 1875), married to Jhr Jacob Pieter Teding van Berkhout (1810 - 1892);

Jkvr Catharina IsabellaTeding van Berkhout (1837 - 1886), married to Jean Antoine Corneille Bosch Reitz;

Sigisbert Chrétien Bosch Reitz (1860 -1938);

his godson an nephew Jhr Gijsbert Christiaan Six van Wimmenum (1892 - 1975);

Thence by descent

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

Gerard L'E. Turner, The great age of the microscope: the Collection of the Royal Microscopical Society through 150 years, Bristol and New York, 1989