Signed: Made expressely for C. Duhamel, Optician, new-Orleans
Massive French drum microscope. c. 1850
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Removable Oberhauser-type mechanical stage
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An additional example of this large drum microscope is known. It is signed "Manufactured for Flavelle Brors. & Co. par Mirand Aine".The Parisian maker Mirand Aine (the Elder) was located at Rue St Jacques 59 and later at Rue Galande 57. (I thank Jeroen Meeusen for this information). |
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