Culpeper microscope stool Robert Dickson—adds notable historical significance

Robert Dickson—adds notable historical significance

this finely carved alabaster cockatoo sculpture is an exceptional find

with careful lamp conversion that preserves the integrity of the original ceramics and enhances their collectability

offers an exceptional fusion of tradition and functionality

Culpeper microscope stool Robert Dickson—adds notable historical significanceCulpeper microscope, London, in its original mahogany case. London, England, 1780s Height: 38 cms (15 ins) Edward Culpeper (1670 1737), a mathematical instrument maker based in London, developed this type of microscope between 1725 and 1730. The microscope had a tripod stand and also featured a concave mirror at the base instead of a flat mirror.