Microscope French Box XVIIIth For The Privilege Of The King

French box microscope 18th century by Sibie in Marsella for the privilege of the King The box microscope can be defined as a compound microscope where the optical system is fixed by a pillar to the box containing a mirror making it possible to illuminate the object to be examined.The face The upper part of the box acts as the microscope stage. The microscope we are selling is housed in its original wooden box and has many accessories. is in working condition and has all magnifiers. The basic wooden box is made of hand oil paintings with flowers and leaves as an allegory of biology. The microscope measures approximately 40 cm high. Under the front panel is a period label signed: SIBIE A MARSELLE BY PRIVILEGE OF THE KING. -a similar microscope can be found in GOLUB COLECTION ChatGPT The 18th century French box microscope from Sibie de Marseille is a remarkable historical instrument. It is a compound microscope, which means it uses multiple lenses to magnify the object being viewed. The optical system is securely attached by a pillar to the housing which encloses a mirror. The purpose of this mirror is to illuminate the object examined. The top surface of the box serves as the stage on which the specimen is placed. This particular microscope is housed in its original wooden box and includes a variety of accessories. It is in working condition and retains all of its magnifying components. The wooden base of the box is intricately hand painted with depictions of flowers and leaves, symbolizing the field of biology. With a height of approximately 40 centimeters, this microscope bears witness to the know-how of its time. Under the front panel, we find a label dating from the period, bearing the signature: “SIBIE A MARSELLE PAR PRIVILEGE DU ROI” (Sibie in Marseille by Royal Privilege). It should be noted that a similar microscope can be found in the Golub collection, attesting to the historical importance and rarity of this instrument.