Coddington Microscope Pendant Set In Gold-Coated And Mother Of Pearl Ormulu Housing, Late 19th Century
Stock Number: FG_25012
£350
A high-magnification Coddington microscope pendant, elegantly set in a beautifully decorated prestige housing.
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Circa
Ca. 1890
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A beautifully decorated and highly prestigious ormolu-decorated French Coddington pendant microscope. I analyzed it using an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer and found that the ormolu-decorated frames are made of gold-plated brass alloy. The body of the microscope is crafted from mother-of-pearl and is in excellent condition. I will provide the precise elemental composition to the buyer. The magnification is impressive, and the resolving power is good for that period.
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Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh is a mythological hero from the ancient cultures of West Asia, who embarked on a journey in search of youth and eternal life. Fleaglass Gilgamesh is located in Israel. As an Emeritus Professor of archaeology, I have spent over four decades researching the material culture of the distant past, utilizing the microscope as a powerful research tool. For the past thirty years, I have collected microscopes from the first 300 years of this remarkable instrument's history and have studied the cultural context of their use.
What started as a passion has turned into an obsession, and I now cultivate a nearly unique collection of historical microscopes from West Asia. From time to time, I offer surplus or particularly interesting items from my collection for sale. I am happy to provide free advice to any interested collector. If you would like to receive photos, information, and bibliographic references, or if you wish to discuss the details of the items I have for sale, please feel free to reach out.
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