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19th C. Scientific Optical Mirror in Black Hardwood Frame on Tripod Brass Stand
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A large 19th Century scientific optical mirror in round blackened hardwood frame on brass articulated tripod stand. The mirror looks concave or convex shaped, but if you look closely is actually flat, the reflection however is not like a regular mirror.
Mirrors like these where used in science studies of optical sciences to study the properties of light rays. The mirror part is framed in a round ebonised frame with brass adjustable fasteners on either side of the frame. The mirror is fully adjustable in height and angle. The brass frame stands on a heavy iron tripod base, with screws on each of the three feet, with these screws the stand can be stabilised to a counter or table top
Measurements:
Diameter tripod base 16cm
Diameter of mirror 18,5cm width including brass fasteners 29cm
Max height 67cm
Min height 53cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. will be shipped in two pieces for safe shipping.
- Seller Location:Haarlem, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1040429920242
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