Brendel Botanical Model

Section of atropic ovule of Chinese rhubarb. [Brendel Reinhold, Berlin Grunwalde Germany], 1900-1901, varnished polychrome papier-mâché, metal, on original black painted wooden base. Longitudinal section of an angiosperm plant (atropic ovule or straight ovule) represented according to the instructions of Professor Dr Carl Müller Berlin and manufactured by the German firm Brendel (created by Robert BRENDEL (then his son Reinhold) between 1866 and 1925). Manufacturer's label: "N° 164 - Gerade Samenanlage (atropes Ovulum) von Rheum officinale Baill. - Vergr 220 fach." Reference: Catalog "1900-1901 - Preizliste über Botanische Modelle gefertigt und herausgegeben von R. Brendel, Grunewald bei Berlin, Bismarck-Allee 37.", Series XI, n°164. Good condition, some points of wear.