microscope
Object NameAquatic Microscope
Maker
Joseph Beck
(English, d. 1891)
Made FromBrass, Glass, Wood, Velvet
Date1867-1884
Place MadeEngland, London
TechniqueTurned, ground, polished, assembled
Size(a) Aquatic Microscope (fully extended) H: 27.5 cm, Diam (max): 7.2 cm; (d) Custom Box H: 12.5 cm, W: 21.6 cm, D: 9.8 cm
Accession Number2019.8.27
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionAquatic Microscope. Turned brass; ground and polished glass. (a) Brass armature and base for aquatic microscope. (b) Circular glass lens set within brass frame. (c) Brass and glass specimen aquarium. (d) Custom lidded wood case lined with red velvet.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
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
about 1770
1725-1775
1725-1750
Jane Beebe