Microscope slide - 1850-1900

An exceptional lot of approximately [insert exact number] prepared microscope slides, dating from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This collection represents the pinnacle of Victorian scientific curiosity, including rare specimens of high artistic quality.
Highlights
Microphotographs by J.B. Dancer: Includes rare titles such as "The Creed" (484 letters visible under the microscope) and "The Imperial Family of Russia".
• Renowned Preparers: Exemplars by J.T. Norman (known for his mountings of minerals and precious metals such as native gold and silver).
• Historical Materials: carved ivory blades, wooden mounts, and glass slides with decorative ornamental papers.
• Miscellaneous Topics: Geology (Silver Crystals, Antimony, Titanium), Entomology (Bee mouthparts, larvae), Botany and Bacteriology.
Condition: Generally good for its age. Some labels show natural patina and edge wear. The micrographs appear to be intact (not tested with high-powered transmitted light).
Glass blade dimensions: Standard 3" x 1" (approx. 76mm x 25mm).

1. Microphotographs (Extremely Collectible)
• Preparer: J.B.D. (John Benjamin Dancer)
• Titles:
• Conference of Engineers at the Menai Straits (with a list of names such as Robert Stephenson and Brunel).
• The Imperial Family of Russia (Painted by H. Vernet).
• The Creed, Illuminated (Contains 484 characters).
• The glorious company of the apostles praise Thee (Painted by Sir G. Hayter).
2. Minerals and Geology (Norman Series and others)
Preparer: Norman (Labels with distinctive black borders):
• Crystals of Silver (Silver Crystals).
• Mineral Crystals of Silver.
• Needle Antimony (Needle-based Antimony) - [2 different blades].
• Arsenical Nickel (Arsenical Nickel).
• Double Tungstate of Tungsten & Potassium.
• Titanium (Titânio).
• Elba Iron (Iron from the Island of Elba).
• Other Minerals:
• Native Gold — West Coast of Africa (Native Gold of the West African Coast)
• Fibrous Gold (Ouro Fibroso).
• Specular iron flakes (Specular Iron Flakes).
3. Biology and Zoology
• Trainer: Flatters & Garnett Ltd (Manchester):
• Hyacinth pollen germinating (Hyacinth pollen).
• Papaver T.S. Ovary (Poppy ovary cross-section).
• Chick Embryology - Heart, Ears, etc. 48 hours (Chicken embryo).
• Preparator: Norman (Entomology):
• Field bug larva (Larva of a field bug)
• Others:
• Bee Mouth / Mouth of a Bee (Bee mouthparts - blade made of green paper.)
• Wasp's Foot (Pé de vespa).
• Bacillus subtilis (There is Bacillus).
• Marchantia polymorpha (Liverwort).
• Humming Bird Feathers - with indication of Silver Medal of 1862.
• Elytron of Diamond Beetle (Diamond beetle elytron).
• Lepisma saccharina (booklouse).
4. Historical Supports (Special Materials)
• Ivory slides: 5 slides (sliders) with multiple specimens (circular spots).
• Wood veneer: 2 units (one with 5 openings, the other a single piece with the brand "Secretan à Paris").
• Decorative Paper Sheets: pink and green specimens with Victorian patterns (including Curculio Imperialis Elytron).
• Accessory: A small box of "Circles No. 2" from C. Baker, London (cover slips for mounting).

5. Various empty blades (see photos)

Note: The blade of the "Hummingbird Feathers" indicates a "Prize Medal 1862".

Shipping Details:
• Total Weight: Approx. 1 kg. (with packaging).
• Security: The blades will be shipped in two wooden boxes as shown in the photos, and inside a protected cardboard box.
• Fees: Customs charges for outside the European Union (including the United Kingdom) are the responsibility of the buyer.