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Object NameBinocular Dissection Microscope with Accessories
Maker Charles Collins (English, 1837-1915)
Made FromBrass, Wood, Glass, Metal, Mirror
Dateabout 1870
Place MadeEngland, London
TechniqueGround, polished, assembled
Size(a-c) Binocular Dissection Microscope (collapsed case) H: 10.8 cm, W: 16 cm, D: 10.5 cm
Accession Number2019.8.26
Not On View
Physical DescriptionBinocular Dissection Microscope with Accessories. Brass, wood, glass, metal. (a) Brass binocular dissection microscope mounted in wooden case with hinged wall and lid. (bc) Removable wooden walls for case. (d) Swivel substage mirror fixed in brass frame. (e) Flat rectangular colorless glass slide. (f) Dissection knife, (g) needle, and (h) smaller knife, all with black wooden handles. (i) Key.
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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