microscope
Object NameHorizontal Microscope
Maker
Édouard Lutz
Made FromBrass, Wood, Glass, Velvet
Date1871-1890
Place MadeFrance, Paris
TechniqueRolled, extruded, turned, ground, polished
Size(a-d) Horizontal Microscope (collapsed) H: 22.5 cm, W: 18 cm, D: 10 cm; (g) Custom Box H: 10.2 cm, W: 27.5 cm, D: 13 cm
Accession Number2019.8.35
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionHorizontal Microscope. Rolled, extruded brass; turned wood; ground, polished glass. (a) Tiered circular wooden base with brass pin. (b) Wooden arm with hole in base and brass mount with threaded pin at top. (c) Brass horizontal microscope holder. (d) Cylindrical brass microscope body tube. (e) Key for pin on top of horizontal microscope holder, nearest to bell-shaped tube. (f) Prepared glass slide. (g) Custom wooden box with red velvet lining.Provenance
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.
Source
Artcurial SAS
- 2019-12-13
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.
about 1850
1725-1775
about 1850
about 1870
1725-1750