Botanical Model Of A Scots Pine (pinus Sylvestris) Flower Brendel - 20th Century

Description (French)
Didactic botanical relief model representing the female flower of the Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), made by the Brendel firm in the mid-twentieth century. Designed for teaching purposes, this object presents two states of development: on the left, the enlarged floral structure revealing the internal elements, and on the right, the cone in formation with its characteristic scales.
Made from painted synthetic materials.Made from painted synthetic materials and mounted on a base, the model accurately illustrates the morphology and reproductive organization of conifers. The original label states that it can be enlarged 20 to 80 times, underlining its educational value.
These Brendel models, renowned for their scientific quality and meticulous finish, were widely used in schools and universities for the study of botany.