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Object NameScrew Barrel Microscope with Accessories
Made FromWood, Brass, Glass, Cork, Sharkskin, Velvet
Date1725-1750
Place MadeEngland
TechniqueRolled, ground, polished, blown, assembled
Size(ab) Screw Barrel Microscope with "1" Lens H: 5.3 cm, W: 2.7 cm, D: 2.5 cm; (k) Case H: 4 cm, W: 9.1 cm, D: 6.4 cm
Accession Number2019.8.19
Not On View
Physical DescriptionScrew-barrel Microscope with Accessories. Rolled brass, ground and polished lenses, blown glass tube. (a) Brass screw-barrel microscope. Cylindrical shape with threaded barrel, wire spring, and glass lens. (b) Circular lens in threaded brass frame, stamped "1". (cd) Circular lens in threaded brass frame, stamped "2" with dome cap. (ef) Circular lens in threaded brass frame, stamped "3" with dome cap. (g) Brass specimen plate with three circular glass slides. (h) Rectangular brass frame with colorless glass window for specimen plate. (i) Brass tweezers. (j) Colorless blown glass flask with cork stopper. (k) Custom lidded wooden case covered in black sharkskin and lined with red velvet.
Provenance
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
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.
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