18th C Ivory Wilson Type Screw-Barrel Microscope, c.1720-30.
Likely made by Edward Scarlett (c.1677-1743)
Ivory body with demountable turned ebony handle and 5 numbered objective lenses. in a fitted shagreen case.
NB: ivory export restrictions. 12x7x4.5cm (case)


PROVENANCE:
Collection Late Kenneth F. Russell (1911-1987), Professor of Anatomy and Medical History, University of Melbourne.

Estimate $1,000-2,000