Fleaglass microscope & Telescope Compendium, 18th C
Stock Number: 450716 E
P.O.A.
Dimensions
13 cm long
Circa
18th C
Description
Fleaglass microscope & Telescope Compendium, 18th C. An European, 18th Century Compendium, constructed from bone, comprising 3 sections with each piece has a Lens to make a small low powered telescope, a loop type magnifier and a fleaglass magnifier, with 2 screw on end caps.
The first section of the body has a convex lens with a mounted fleaglass, which also acts as a diaphragm fleaglass. The small, high-power lens in the bone ring has a specimen pin at the correct focal distance. This section also has a magnifier function the second section has a concave lens and the last section has a convec lens. The bone and the lenses are in good condition, with only two very fine hairline crack. Length 13 cm.
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Van Leest Antiques
Van Leest Antiques
Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.
As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.
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