Civil engineer’s career took him from Grimsby to Brazil
A substantial Victorian monocular microscope auctioned by Flints (25% buyer’s premium) dated 1858 and 1863 on the objectives was not only a good bit of kit with lots of accessories included but came signed with the owner’s name in several places.
It belonged to Charles Neate (1821-1911), who was one of the oldest members of The Institution of …