Porte-lumiere after Gambey

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Inventory Number:

OPT14

It consists of a clock mechanism with a frame for a mirror.
The mirror is missing.

Functioning:
The mirror reflects the sunlight providing thus a light source for optics experiments. The clock mechanism follows the movement of the sun in order to keep the reflection focused.

Data

Date:

1850 (c.)

Origin:

University of Athens - Faculty of Philosophy

Location:

Museum of Science and Technology, University of Athens

Maker:

Lerebours

Dimensions:

length : 32cm, Height : 52cm, Wheel diameter : 17cm

Optics