The spine-tingling evolution of the Darwin family’s microscope
In the mid-1800s Charles Darwin gave his son a microscope that is expected to fetch up to R7m at auction in December
17 October 2021 - 17:48
A microscope Charles Darwin gave his son Leonard and which has remained in the family for nearly 200 years is headed for auction in December. It is expected to fetch up to $480,000 (about R7m)...
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