A large Newton prism for light diffraction by Dubocsq, circa 1870
$300
Circa
1870
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A triangular prism known as Newton’s prism and used in experiments on diffraction or the decomposition of light.
The large prism is mounted in a brass triangle connected to a knob that allowed it to pivot. The prism no longer has its sliding base.
It is of a good size, measuring 9 cm in height and 5.7 cm on each side.
Despite some chips on the corners and edges, it is in fairly good condition and in perfect working order.
A fine French signature of the one of the best instrument maker specialized in optical apparatus and polarizing apparatus during the second half of the 19th century.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
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