F. Koristka Milano Monocular Microscope (No. 30671) With Slides, Mahogany Case & Key. Circa. 1920. The Library

F. Koristka Milano Monocular Microscope (No. 30671) With Slides, Mahogany Case & Key. Circa. 1920. The LibraryA substantial brass monocular microscope, model no. 30671, by F. Koristka Milano. The microscope is housed in a fitted mahogany case typically made by Zeiss. Zeiss supplied Koristka so it is possible that the case may be original to the scope. The box has a working lock and key. The microscope has two objectives. All lenses are intact and the microscope is in good working order. The microscope comes with several early 20th century slides, namely: Wing

The case shows some light wear to the extremities commensurate with age

A lovely vintage 9 carat gold and diamond ring

A continental

Dimensions:

the most notable of which is a small tear to the silver at the top where presumably a loop for a chain would previously have been in place (please see photographs)

This piece really is a lovely rare example of Art Nouveau functional silver jewellery

A stunning pair of substantial Art Deco sterling silver pepperettes by Carrington & Co

Initials 'J

Marbled page edges and endpapers

Mustard Pot

firmly affixed and in a good condition

Fully and finely bound in a dark blue leather with stunning gilt detail to all board edges and spine