Culpeper microscope stool this finely carved alabaster cockatoo

this finely carved alabaster cockatoo sculpture is an exceptional find

Collectible appeal: A rare opportunity to acquire a matched pair of lamps

A striking pair of Chinese porcelain candlestick stands

richly glazed surface reflecting the finest Moroccan ceramic technique

notable for its elaborate chinoiserie decoration and elegant form

Culpeper microscope stool this finely carved alabaster cockatooCulpeper 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.