Dissecting microscope, c. 1750

Made:
1745-1755 in Berlin
maker:
Johan Georg Mittsdorfer
designer:
Johann Nathanael Lieberkühn
Dissecting microscope, original form devised by Lieberkuhn

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Dissecting microscope, original form devised by Lieberkuhn
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Dissecting microscope, original form devised by Lieberkuhn, made by Johan Georg Mittsdorfer of Berlin, c. 1750, on brass tripod stand with ball and socket movements; one power only, one small hook broken near point

Details

Category:
Microscopes
Object Number:
1925-138
Materials:
metal, copper alloy, iron and glass
Measurements:
overall: 500 mm x 260 mm x 235 mm, , 2.9kg
type:
dissecting microscopes and microscopes
credit:
Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd.