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    • A Fine Collection Of Microdots, inc Examples by Dancer
      Jan. 18, 2023

      A Fine Collection Of Microdots, inc Examples by Dancer

      Est: £200 - £300

      A Fine Collection Of Microdots, inc Examples by Dancer A Fine Collection Of Microdots, inc Examples by Dancer Including five examples by Johnathan Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887), three with paper label credits and two signed in the glass, Subjects include; Deer Stalkers Returning, Windsor Castle. The East Terrace, Woman & Babes, The Vintage - a compostion by R.A Painter T Stothard, Dignity & Impudence, The Cathedral of Milan, Title Page of Punch, The South Eastern Railyway Terminus - London in Miniature, and the Aurora Borealis 21.1.1839, signed and dated on paper label 'G.W Hill Bossekop", together with a Ivory slide preparation of natural history interest, housed in fitted pine case, one example cracked with small loss and one with missing a third, both with images intact. Provenance: London Private Collection

      Chiswick Auctions
    • The J. B. Dancer Collection of Fifteen Scientific Instruments Scientific and Mechanical Musical Instruments and Cameras
      Nov. 04, 2014

      The J. B. Dancer Collection of Fifteen Scientific Instruments Scientific and Mechanical Musical Instruments and Cameras

      Est: -

      During his lifetime John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) made substantial contributions to microscopy, photography and science. He took over his father's optical business in Liverpool in 1835 but moved to Manchester in 1841 when he was aged 29 and with a Abraham Abraham set up the business of Abraham & Dancer at 13 Cross Street, Manchester which lasted until 1845. Microscopes with achromatic objectives were produced by such manufacturers as Andrew Ross, James Smith and Powell & Lealand, though they were very expensive.He began to produce them more cheaply and supplied achromatic microscopes to prominent scientists of the period. In 1839, when he was still at Liverpool, Dancer pioneered the making of microphotographs mounted on slides for microscope viewing, but it was not until Frederick Scott Archer of Manchester introduced the collodion process in 1851 that images in very fine detail could be recorded. This was used by Dancer to start producing vastly improved microphotograph slides including famous paintings, portraits, banknotes and the Lords prayer. Over 500 different subjects were produced and soon became popular for their novelty value. In addition to making a wide range of scientific instruments, Dancer also invented the twin lens stereoscopic camera in the mid 1850's the principle of which was then developed by other makers throughout the 19th century to supply three dimensional images when viewed through a suitable stereoscopic viewer. Dancer was also involved with the design and invention of apparatus relating to electricity, magnetism and thermometry. Dancer was without doubt a major contributor in the field of scientific instrument making in the second half of the 19th century.

      Bonhams
    • A cabinet of 461 microscope slides
      Apr. 08, 2009

      A cabinet of 461 microscope slides

      Est: £1,000 - £1,500

      A cabinet of 461 microscope slides John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) and others cabinet with eleven drawers of microscope slides by various makers (mostly from Manchester or Birmingham), and 4 empty slide trays; drawers contain 38, 27, 48, 48, 48, 48, 48, 30, 48, 48, 30 slides (total 461); highlights of the collection include: 11 microphotographs, 4 of which bearing Dancer's label and one dated signed M/C MICRO SOCIETY D(?) 1951 showing microscopists around a table; coal balls from Lancashire strata; sections of different animal horns (including rhinoceros); butterfly wings and several finely-prepared insects and spiders 9½ x 10 x 16in. (25 x 24 x 41cm.)

      Christie's
    • A lacquered brass binocular microscope, John
      Nov. 07, 2008

      A lacquered brass binocular microscope, John

      Est: £400 - £600

      A lacquered brass binocular microscope, John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) signed J.B. Dancer, Manchester No. 50 to the foot, rack and pinion focusing, lacking rack, two eye pieces and objective marked 2 & 1, raised on twin support stand, on "y" shaped foot, two drawers with accessories and Dancers prize medal 1862 trade label inside case. 19 x 16.5 x 39 cm.

      Bellmans Auctioneers
    • A cabinet of 461 microscope slides
      Sep. 24, 2008

      A cabinet of 461 microscope slides

      Est: £2,000 - £3,000

      A cabinet of 461 microscope slides John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) and others cabinet with eleven drawers of microscope slides by various makers (mostly from Manchester or Birmingham), and 4 empty slide trays; drawers contain 38, 27, 48, 48, 48, 48, 48, 30, 48, 48, 30 slides (total 461); highlights of the collection include: 11 microphotographs, 4 of which bearing Dancer's label and one dated signed M/C MICRO SOCIETY D(?) 1951 showing microscopists around a table; coal balls from Lancashire strata; sections of different animal horns (including rhinoceros); butterfly wings and several finely-prepared insects and spiders 9½ x 10 x 16in. (25 x 24 x 41cm.)

      Christie's
    • A lacquered brass binocular microscope
      Sep. 24, 2008

      A lacquered brass binocular microscope

      Est: £600 - £800

      A lacquered brass binocular microscope John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) signed J.B. DANCER, Manchester NO. 50 to the foot, focusing mechanism lacking rack, two eyepieces and objective marked 2 & 1, raised on twin support stand on 'Y'-shaped foot, two drawers with accessories by other makers, door to case missing bottom panel, Dancer's prize medal 1862 trade label pasted inside. Sold not subject to return. 7½ x 6½ x 15in. (19 x 16.5 x 39cm.)

      Christie's
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