Antique Microscope Slide Botanical ~ Fruit of Fig ~ by Hornell, for Polariscope

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Offered at auction, an unusual Antique Microscope Slide c. 1890s of an interesting botanical specimen, "Long. Sec. Fruit of Fig" by the mounting firm of Hornell, Jersey, UK. Recognized for the excellence of his Marine Biology slides, this slide is a good example of their mounting skills with other subjects. Slide is shown with an image taken from the actual slide, using crossed polarizers (Polariscope) with oblique lighting techniques. For more information on Antique Microscope Slides and 19th Century microscopy, visit and Your slide will be packed with all due care for mailing, and we always combine shipping charges on multiple purchases where possible.