Converging lens by
Stock Number: 400619 J
€ 745,-
Dimensions
A converging lens in mahogany standaard and is signed by P.J. Kipp en Zn - Delft, Circa 1880-1890. The 7 cm diameter lens is a hollow plano-convex lens is mounted on a wooden base with a telescope construction. The base has a lead ring to make the stand heavier. 34 cm high and in good condition.
Circa
1880-1890
Country of manufacture
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Description
A converging lens in mahogany standaard and is signed by P.J. Kipp en Zn – Delft, Circa 1880-1890. The 7 cm diameter lens is a hollow plano-convex lens is mounted on a wooden base with a telescope construction. The base has a lead ring to make the stand heavier. A converging lens in mahogany standaard and is signed by P.J. Kipp en Zn – Delft, Circa 1880-1890. The 7 cm diameter lens is a hollow plano-convex lens is mounted on a wooden base with a telescope construction. The base has a lead ring to make the stand heavier. 34 cm high and in good condition. and in good condition.
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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.