CAMERA LUCIDA-SIMPLE MICROSCOPE
MAKER: Unknown
c. 1790-1810
Collection of: Dr. Joseph Zeligs
The case is beautifully fitted, with non-rectangular dimensions and wooden interior stays. It is covered in fishskin on all 6 surfaces and lined with green plush, like typical 18th century outfits.
Although for illustrative purposes the lieberkuhn is shown reflector side up, it would normally be stored with the reflector facing down on a glass plate to protect the silver from oxidation.