Lot 27: A lacquered brass binocular microscope

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.)

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