shanked microtome knife
Date1880-1890
Inventory Number1996-1-0288
ClassificationMicrotome Knife
Subject
Maker
Wilhelm Walb Nachfolger
founded 1842
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensionsmicrotome: 9.2 × 4 × 25.4 cm (3 5/8 × 1 9/16 × 10 in.)
case: 3.6 × 27 × 10.5 cm (1 7/16 × 10 5/8 × 4 1/8 in.)
case: 3.6 × 27 × 10.5 cm (1 7/16 × 10 5/8 × 4 1/8 in.)
Material
Accessoriescase
DescriptionThis is a shanked microtome knife with a rectangular blade and slotted handle. The knife is stored in a flat black leather case lined in maroon velvet and red silk.
Signedon handle: W. WALB NACHF. / HEIDELBERG
on label inside case lid: Wilh. Walb, Nachf. / Heidelberg.
Inscribedon knife handle: NOTHUNG
on knife handle: A
Wilhelm Walb Nachfolger
Date: 1880-1890
Accessories: case
Object number: 1996-1-0289
