Compound Microscope and Case, Micrometric stage invented by Michel-Ferdinand d'Albert d'Ailly, sixth duke of Chaulnes (French, 1714 - 1769), Gilt-bronze mounts attributed to Jacques Caffieri (French, 1678 - 1755 (master 1714)), Paris, France, about 1751, Gilt bronze, enamel, shagreen and glass, wood, tooled leather, brass, velvet, silver galon and various natural specimens

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Compound Microscope and Case, Micrometric stage invented by Michel-Ferdinand d'Albert d'Ailly, sixth duke of Chaulnes (French, 1714 - 1769), Gilt-bronze mounts attributed to Jacques Caffieri (French, 1678 - 1755 (master 1714)), Paris, France, about 1751, Gilt bronze, enamel, shagreen and glass, wood, tooled leather, brass, velvet, silver galon and various natural specimens

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