microscope
Object NameSimple Microscope
Made FromLignum Vitae Wood, Glass, Metal
Date1700-1799
Place Madepossibly Netherlands; possibly Germany
TechniqueTurned, ground, polished, assembled
Size(a) Simple Microscope H: 9.3 cm, W: 5.8 cm, D: 3.9 cm; (bc): Case with Lid H: 10 cm, Diam (max): 7.4 cm
Accession Number2019.8.16
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSimple Microscope. (a) Turned lignum vitae wood, metal needle ground and polished glass; assembled. Small colorless lens set within wide circular wood frame, which sits atop turned wood stem and circular wood base. A wood rod, which holds a metal needle, is inserted through stem (the rod is adjustable). (bc) Cylindrical case with lid.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
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.
1775-1799
1800-1850
about 1800
