1st May, 2000 12:00
Instruments of Science and Technology
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French Compound Monocular Microscope, by Jean Alfred Nachet (1831-1908).
A French Compound Monocular Microscope, by Alfred Nachet.
Paris, France, Model 1886.
Engraved Nachet 17, rue St Severin, Paris, to the horseshoe shaped base, with concave mirror in gimbal mounted to the stage, eyepiece tube with manual focusing, fine focusing knob at the top of the pillar, the stage with two clips for glass slides, contained in an associated wooden case, with magnifying glass to illuminate opaque bodies, Three objectives, n° 3, 6 and 7 in original case, and two eyepieces n° 2 and 3.
Measurement: H. 28 cm.
catalogue Note: Jean Alfred Nachet (1831-1908) was the son of Camille Sebastien Nachet (1799-1881). He was known by his middle name, Alfred. He joined his father in the business of making microscopes in the late 1850s, and the firm name became Nachet et Fils around 1862. The workshop was relocated to Rue St. Séverin, 17 in Paris at this time.
When Camille Nachet died, Alfred took over sole control of the business and renamed it A. Nachet. Around 1890, Alfred's son joined the partnership, and the firm once again became known as Nachet et Fils.
Literature: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOG OF MICROGRAPHY INSTRUMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY A. NACHET, 1886.
Estimate: 200-400
Sold for €195
A French Compound Monocular Microscope, by Alfred Nachet.
Paris, France, Model 1886.
Engraved Nachet 17, rue St Severin, Paris, to the horseshoe shaped base, with concave mirror in gimbal mounted to the stage, eyepiece tube with manual focusing, fine focusing knob at the top of the pillar, the stage with two clips for glass slides, contained in an associated wooden case, with magnifying glass to illuminate opaque bodies, Three objectives, n° 3, 6 and 7 in original case, and two eyepieces n° 2 and 3.
Measurement: H. 28 cm.
catalogue Note: Jean Alfred Nachet (1831-1908) was the son of Camille Sebastien Nachet (1799-1881). He was known by his middle name, Alfred. He joined his father in the business of making microscopes in the late 1850s, and the firm name became Nachet et Fils around 1862. The workshop was relocated to Rue St. Séverin, 17 in Paris at this time.
When Camille Nachet died, Alfred took over sole control of the business and renamed it A. Nachet. Around 1890, Alfred's son joined the partnership, and the firm once again became known as Nachet et Fils.
Literature: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOG OF MICROGRAPHY INSTRUMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY A. NACHET, 1886.
Estimate: 200-400
Auction: Instruments of Science and Technology, 1st May, 2000
Hessink's proudly presents the sale of a fine single owner collection of Instruments of Science and Technology. The sale offers you a great opportunity to purchase beautiful selection of globes, microscopes, telescopes, medical, drawing, surveying and navigational instruments from famous instrument makersfrom the 17th to the 20th century.
