Italian horn 18th century single microscope in fitted horn etui
Stock Number: FG_24004
£350
A horn single microscope in a fitting horn etui, 18th century.
Circa
1750
Country of manufacture
Other
Description
Focusing is by turning the threaded lens holder. Condition is as seen, some past damage to the horn box in the thread and the base edges by pests (not present now).
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Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh was the mythological hero of the cultures of ancient West Asia, who set out on a journey in which he sought youth and eternal life.
Fleaglass Gilgamesh is located in Israel. As an archaeologist researching the material culture of the distant past and using the microscope as a powerful research tool, I have collected microscopes for over two decades from this fantastic tool's first 300 years of existence and researched the cultural context of their use. Passion has become an obsession, and I cultivate the complete and almost unique West Asian collection of historical microscopes. Respectively, I put up surplus or exciting items from the collection for sale. I would be happy to advise any interested collector free of charge. I would love to send photos, information and bibliographic references and discuss the sale details of the items offered here for sale.
