microscope
Object NameSimple Botanical Microscope with Tweezers
Made FromBrass, Glass
Date1776
Place MadeEngland
TechniqueRolled, blown, assembled
Size(ab) Simple Botanical Microscope H: 6.5 cm, Diam (max): 3.7 cm; (de) Case H: 7.7 cm, Diam (max): 5.3 cm
Accession Number2019.8.20
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSimple Botanical Microscope with Tweezers. Rolled brass, blown glass. (a) Three-tiered cylindrical brass botanical microscope with glass lens at one end and cut-outs to hold accessories in other two tiers. (b) Circular glass lens in threaded brass frame. (c) Brass tweezers. (de) Cylindrical lidded custom case.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.
about 1770
1725-1775
1725-1750
Jane Beebe