microscope
Object NameBinocular Microscope with Illumination Stand
Made FromBrass, Cast Iron, Glass, Mirror, Wood, Velvet
Dateabout 1870
Place MadeEngland
TechniqueRolled, cast, ground, polished, assembled
Size(a-c) Binocular Microscope with Lenses (fully extended) H: 43.5 cm, W: 17.5 cm, D: 15.7 cm; (g) Illumination Stand: H: 38 cm, W: 15.1 cm, D: 9.1 cm; (h) Custom Box H: 52.5 cm, W: 36.5 cm, D: 22.5 cm
Accession Number2019.8.28
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionBinocular Microscope with Illumination Stand. Rolled brass, cast iron; ground, polished glass. (a) Brass binocular microscope with adjustable body tubes, adjustable stage, and black cast iron base. (bc) Pair of glass lenses set within cylindrical brass tubes. (d) Stage forceps. (e) Brass specimen plate with three circular openings. (f) Swiveling two-sided substage mirror set within brass mount. (g) Illumination stand with adjustable convex glass lens and brass candlestick holder, both mounted on brass rod with heavy circular brass base. (h) Custom wooden box with green velvet lining. (i) Drawer with green velvet lining. (j) Key.Provenance
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.
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.
about 1775-1799
about 1825
