Culpeper style Microscope by Abraham, Liverpool

Culpeper style Microscope by Abraham, Liverpool

Stock Number: 450801 C

P.O.A.

Dimensions

Box 41 cm high.

Maker

A. Abraham, Liverpool

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Scientific, Microscopy

Description

A Culpeper style Microscope by ABRAHAM, LIVERPOOL with inscription on the table and with a label inside of the lid refers to a Liverpool instrument firm that was in business from 1817 to 1860. The label gives the following text:
 
A. Abraham,
From bath & Cheltenham
Optician & Mathematical Instrument Maker,
To his Grace the Duke of Wellington,
No. 8, Lord Street Liverpool
 
The box is 41 cm high and in the drawer are several assecories as there is 5 objects, Bonnani stage, fish/frog plate, brass container with Lieberkuhn reflector and a sleeve, brass forceps and a bone slides. The box and the microscope are  in good condition.
 
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NL Van Leest Antiques

Van Leest Antiques

Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.

As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.