microscope
Object NameBotanical Microscope with Accessories
Made FromBrass, Glass, Mirror, Ivory/Bone, Wood, Beetle
Dateabout 1850
Place MadeFrance
TechniqueRolled, blown, assembled
Size(a) Botanical Microscope H: 11.6 cm, W: 4.1 cm, D: 3.3 cm; (f) Case H: 5 cm, W: 13.7 cm, D: 8.5 cm
Accession Number2019.8.22
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionBotanical Microscope with Accessories. Rolled brass, blown glass. (a) Brass botanical microscope with three swiveling lenses at top, a stage, a knob for adjusting height, a swiveling substage mirror, and a threaded base. (b) Circular brass eyepiece. (c) Brass tweezers. (d) Circular ivory/bone wafer. (e) Prepared slide. (f) Custom wooden case with threaded circular brass mount in lid, into which the botanical microscope can be inserted.Provenance
Source
Estrella Pallas
- 2019-12-13
From the collection of Tomas Camacho and Estrella Pallas of Spain. The complete collection includes an outstanding variety of examples; those sold at auction in this sale reflect this diversity. The auction was held in Paris.
From the collection of Tomas Camacho and Estrella Pallas of Spain. The complete collection includes an outstanding variety of examples; those sold at auction in this sale reflect this diversity. The auction was held in Paris.
Source
Artcurial SAS
- 2019-12-13
Source
Dr. Tomas Camacho
- 2019-12-13
From the collection of Tomas Camacho and Estrella Pallas of Spain. The complete collection includes an outstanding variety of examples; those sold at auction in this sale reflect this diversity. The auction was held in Paris.
From the collection of Tomas Camacho and Estrella Pallas of Spain. The complete collection includes an outstanding variety of examples; those sold at auction in this sale reflect this diversity. The auction was held in Paris.
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about 1770
about 1850
