Accession No

6639.8

Brief Description

cell division model (1 of 13), by Louis M. Meusel, German, 1920 (c)

Origin

Germany; Sonneburg

Maker

Meusel, Louis M.

Class

biology; demonstration

Earliest Date

1900

Latest Date

1930

Inscription Date

Material

plaster; wood

Dimensions

303mm x 155mm x 100mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Dorotheum, A-1010 Wien, Dorotheergasse 17, Austria on or before 22/06/2017. Lot #434, Antique Scientific Instruments and Globes, Auction date: 9/03/2017.

Inscription

Description Notes

Cell division model (one of 13), by Louis M. Meusel, German, c. 1920.

One of a set of 13 cell division models, by Louis M. Meusel. Model depicts a single cell in metaphase and is the eighth model in the sequence. Model shows the chromatids separating at the centromere and beginning to move towards each side of the cell as pulled by the spindle fibres. Model is made of plaster and ebonized wooden stand. This stand is numbered with a sticker labelled '8'.

In good condition, complete.

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