Deleuil simple Chemical type microscope
Stock Number: 431117*h
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Dimensions
Dimensions: 10 x 18,8 x 5 cm.
Circa
1835
Maker
Louis Joseph Deleuil (1795-1862)
Country of manufacture
France
Description
This simple Chemical type microscope was first made by Louis Joseph Deleuil (1795-1862) on a design by the chemist François-Vincent Raspail (1794-1878) who is considered to be the Father of Histochemistry. While Deleuil was the first optician to make one of these simple microscopes, the design became very popular and was copied by several of the other French manufacturers.
The microscope has rack and pinion focussing. It can be used when set tight by a screw in a pocket on the mahogany case. The case has a crack on on the upper side which is has been glued in the past. It is supplied with a full set of four objectives, black painted reflecting mirror, a black painted glass stage insert, a pair of tweezers and a knife for dissecting.
Dimensions: 10 x 18,8 x 5 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.
