A rare c. 1700 turned horn Simple Microscope
with two biconvexe lenses (c. 28 mm diameter), fruitwood arm with object needle. Height c. 80 mm; broken and repaired. (WU).
Published in: MEYER, K.: Geheimnisse des Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Pabst Science Publ., Lengerich 1998, pl. II. Lit.: COLLECTION NACHET, Ed. Alain Brieux 1976, pl. III, No.6 (page 21) - for a very similar microscope and: WEBER-UNGER, S. & MAPPES, Dr. T.: Bedeutende Mikroskope 1680–1860, page 10. Provenance: H. Baden, Wölferlingen (Germany); Private collection Germany.
Specialist: Simon Weber-Unger
Simon Weber-Unger
+43-1-515 60-269
simon.weber@dorotheum.at
05.05.2014 - 15:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 500.- to EUR 700.-
A rare c. 1700 turned horn Simple Microscope
with two biconvexe lenses (c. 28 mm diameter), fruitwood arm with object needle. Height c. 80 mm; broken and repaired. (WU).
Published in: MEYER, K.: Geheimnisse des Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Pabst Science Publ., Lengerich 1998, pl. II. Lit.: COLLECTION NACHET, Ed. Alain Brieux 1976, pl. III, No.6 (page 21) - for a very similar microscope and: WEBER-UNGER, S. & MAPPES, Dr. T.: Bedeutende Mikroskope 1680–1860, page 10. Provenance: H. Baden, Wölferlingen (Germany); Private collection Germany.
Specialist: Simon Weber-Unger
Simon Weber-Unger
+43-1-515 60-269
simon.weber@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Antique Scientific Instruments and Globes |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 05.05.2014 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 26.04. - 05.05.2014 |