Rare Soleil mid-size compound microscope, circa 1850-1865
€900
Circa
1850-1865
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A rare French signature from the famous Soleil family, specialized in the manufacture of optical instruments.
The signature is “Soleil, rue de l’Odéon 21”. This is therefore Jean-Baptiste Soleil who was established at 21 rue de l’Odéon from 1851.
We can date this modium-size inclining compound microscope around 1850-1865. The microscope is in general good condition with two eyepieces and the classic triple achromatic lenses. The mirror seems changed and there is some traces of oxidation on the screw of the mirror.
Everything is well preserved in its original traveling box measuring 21×14,5x10cm.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
