A large Nicol prism for projection by Pellin, circa 1890
€500
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A quite large example of a mounted nicol prism in a tube and mounted on a brass stand.
The prism measures around 19cm lenght and the brass tube 19,5cm. Total in height : 36cm.
We can suppose that the large brass round part was intended for an use for solar microscope or a projecting apparatus.
An large and heavy prism, quite rare.
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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.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
