English, circa 1870s, the condenser and diaphragm marked Macro ILLR/ W. Watson & Sons / 748", fitted with a one-inch lens with mark of Ross Zentmayer, and engraved to base "Richard Moreland Jun. r /1872", presented together with a fitted Mogoany case equipped with additional binocular lenses, lens cases, and plates; labeled.

19 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Richard M. Griffin, M.D., North Carolina

L.J. Mennink Collectie, Utrecht, Netherlands.

Crack to one side of stand, mirrored glass with crack, some scuffing and minor visible use wear and light scattered corrosion spots, not tested for functionality; general wear and grime to case, glue repair to handle.