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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
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.
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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