Culpeper microscope stool A striking pair of Chinese

A striking pair of Chinese porcelain candlestick stands

this Rosso Levanto circular table top embodies both elegance and enduring style

Handwoven rattan shelves provide a subtle

particularly given its connection to both a luminary of English poetry and a prominent artist of the Regency

Condition: Excellent period condition with beautifully preserved colours

Culpeper microscope stool A striking pair of ChineseCulpeper 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.