microscope
Object NameSimple Compass Microscope with 4 Slides
Made FromWood, Brass, Glass, Paper, Scarab
Dateabout 1825
Place MadeUnited Kingdom, England
TechniqueRolled, turned, polished, assembled
Size(a) Simple Compass Microscope H: 9.3 cm, W: 3.6 cm, D: 1.8 cm; (f) Case H: 3.5 cm, W: 17.9 cm, D: 9.3 cm
Accession Number2019.8.18
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSimple Compass Microscope with 4 Slides. (a) Rolled, turned brass; polished plate glass. Simple compass microscope with spring. V-shaped brass device with lens on one side and slide stage on the other side; threaded rod inserted through midsection, secured with brass knob. (b) Prepared slide: "Breast plate of a leaf bug". (c) Prepared slide: "Head of a scarab". (d) Prepared slide: "Head of a cistela". (e) Prepared slide: "Tracheal artery of chrysalis of beetle". (f) Custom modern mahogany lidded box.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.
1725-1775
about 1867-1930
about 1900
about 1850
