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Rare George Lindsay Brass Portable Microscope Fragment

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A Rare George Lindsay Brass Portable Microscope Fragment, 1728-1743,
Silver plaque signed Geo. Lindsay Inv. & Fec., mounted to brass stage frame with serial number 210. Fiducial marks 7654321 on silver strip. Missing tripod stand, mirror, brass objective's plate.
No accessories or box included.

H: 3 1/4 W: 3 D: 1 in.

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

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Rare George Lindsay Brass Portable Microscope Fragment

Name: Rare George Lindsay Brass Portable Microscope Fragment
SKU: 174608220
Price: 500 USD
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