Duboscq concave lens, c 1870

Duboscq concave lens, c 1870

Stock Number: 431117*e

€ 395

Dimensions

The diameter of the lens: 7.5 cm Height: 45 cm.

Circa

1870

Maker

Duboscq a Paris

Country of manufacture

France

Categories: Physics & Chemistry, Scientific

Description

A double concave lens (diverging – or negative lens) of J. Duboscq a Paris (1817-1886). The lens is situated on the lacquered brass stem and a wooden mahogany base.

The diameter of the lens: 7.5 cm
Height: 45 cm.

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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.