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A Louis XV brass, leather and mahogany microscope third quarter of 18th century, by Jean Baptiste Charles Gonichon
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- mahogany, brass, leather
- the box 21cm. high, 49cm. wide, 22,5cm. deep; 8¼in., 1ft. 7¼in., 9in.
with a red leathered body, stamped GONICHON / RUE DES POSTES / A PARIS, on a period paper covered box containing a group of extra lenses and bearing an inventory label 'Schloss Banz / Inventar / n. 213'
Condition
The wooden box with paper torn and with large losses, one locking hook missing.
The leather and mahogany sections of the microscope are in good condition as well as the main lens.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."