The December 2022 Auctions: Day 2
Thu, Dec 15, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 1275
Charles Baker, London, Cased Brass Binocular Microscope, C. 1860s/70s, H 18.5''
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $400 | $50 |
| $900 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Marked at the base "Baker 244 High Holborn, London". Having a swivel reflector, and telescoping adjustment knobs at the center and top. Having a fitted mahogany case containing four additional lenses and one slide with two drawers. On the inside of the case door is a plaque that reads "Presented by The Honorable The Commissioners of Inland Revenue To Robert Wallace as a first prize for proficiency in theoretical and practical chemistry Session 1874-5". Case size: H 20", W 9.75", D 8".
Provenance: Private Collection, Boston-Edison District, Detroit, MI (40-year resident of the Boston-Edison Ford House)
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