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French XVIII TH box microscope for the privilege of the King

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French XVIII TH box microscope by Sibie a Marsella for the privilege of the King The box microscope can be defined as a compound microscope where the optic system is fixed by a pilar to the box enclosing a mirror-making it possible to illuminate the object to be examined.The upper face of the box acts as the stage of the microscope. The microscope we sell is housed in its original wood box and presents many accessories.It is ib working order and has all magnifiers on it.The base wood box is hand oil paintes with flowers and leaves as an allegory to the biology. The microscope is 40 cm high aprox Under the front panel there is a label from the period signed:SIBIE A MARSELLE PAR PRIVILEGE DU ROI. -similar microscope can be found in GOLUB COLECTION
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1750-1759
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5779235254112
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