A French Huygens-type simple microscope
DE POUILLY, CIRCA 1690
A French Huygens-type simple microscope De Pouilly, circa 1690 two decorative engraved brass plates mounted on a turned brass column, tapering into an ebony handle, the plates hinged on the column with a shaped screw at the top for focus, between the plates is a rotating wheel with space for eight lenses (now lacking), signed on reverse plate de pouilly a paris , in a fitted felt and silk lined leather case. 5in. (13cm.) long
A French Huygens-type simple microscope
DE POUILLY, CIRCA 1690
A French Huygens-type simple microscope De Pouilly, circa 1690 two decorative engraved brass plates mounted on a turned brass column, tapering into an ebony handle, the plates hinged on the column with a shaped screw at the top for focus, between the plates is a rotating wheel with space for eight lenses (now lacking), signed on reverse plate de pouilly a paris , in a fitted felt and silk lined leather case. 5in. (13cm.) long
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