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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
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.
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.
Source Artcurial SAS - 2019-12-13
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