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Object NameInclinable Compound Microscope with Accessories
Made FromBrass, Glass, Mirror, Wood, Velvet
Dateabout 1850
Place MadeFrance
TechniqueRolled, turned, ground, polished, assembled, painted
Size(ab) Inclinable Compound Microscope (extended) H: 29 cm, W: 10.2 cm, D: 7 cm; (h) Custom Box H: 8.7 cm, W: 26.1 cm, D: 12.9 cm
Accession Number2019.8.32
Not On View
Physical DescriptionInclinable Compound Microscope with Accessories. Rolled, turned brass; ground, polished glass. (a) Inclinable brass compound microscope base with black specimen stage and brass microscope holder mounted on swivel base (bottom half of base has been painted green). Articulated arm with colorless circular lens fixed to microscope holder. (b) Cylindrical compound microscope body tube. (c) Two-sided swivel substage mirror with brass rod. (d) Extra objective lens. (e) Brass tweezers. (f) Dissection knife with black wooden handle. (g) Dissection needle with black wooden handle. (h) Custom wooden box with some green velvet lining. (i) 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.
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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