Accession No

1058

Brief Description

microscope objective, attributed to Vincent Chevalier, French, 1850 (c)

Origin

France [based on attributed maker]

Maker

Chevalier, Vincent [attributed]

Class

microscopes

Earliest Date

1850

Latest Date

1850

Inscription Date

Material

metal (brass); glass

Dimensions

length 44mm; maximum diameter 26mm

Special Collection

Robert Whipple collection

Provenance

Donated by Robert S. Whipple, 1951. Purchased from the estate of T.H. Court, 1951.

Inscription

‘Vinct. Chevalier microscope
Achromatic Perspective ? if earlier than Selon Euler’ (scratched on base)

Description Notes

4-component objective, each element numbered 1-4. Brass case, (not original).

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