shanked microtome knife
Date1880-1890
Inventory Number1996-1-0289
ClassificationMicrotome Knife
Subject
Maker
Wilhelm Walb Nachfolger
founded 1842
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensionsmicrotome: 7.5 × 3.3 × 21 cm (2 15/16 × 1 5/16 × 8 1/4 in.)
case: 4.2 × 24.2 × 10.2 cm (1 5/8 × 9 1/2 × 4 in.)
case: 4.2 × 24.2 × 10.2 cm (1 5/8 × 9 1/2 × 4 in.)
Material
Accessoriescase
DescriptionThis is a shanked microtome knife with a rectangular blade and slotted, curved handle. The knife is stored in a flat black leather case lined in maroon velvet and red silk.
Signedon handle: W. WALB NACHF. / HEIDELBERG
inside case lid: Wilh. Walb Nachf, / Heidelberg.
Inscribedon knife handle: A
Wilhelm Walb Nachfolger
Date: 1880-1890
Accessories: case
Object number: 1996-1-0288
