A rare and early Leitz Microscope numbered 1872, circa 1873
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Circa
1874
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A quite early Ernst Leitz microscope bearing the serail number “1872” so datable circa 1873.
This very elegant form is a direct heritage from the form introduced during the 1850s’ and the 1860s’ by Kellner then Kellner and Belthle. Leitz will stop to produce microscope of this C-shaped stand in 1885.
The present example is in great genuine condition, complete and unpolished.
It preserved two original eyepieces (numberd I and III) and two original objectives (numbered 4 and 7), two diaphgrams, a round glass micrometer and few slides (several blank and one by Rodig in Hamburg).
Everything is well preserved in the original mahogany case measuring 28,5×13,5x10cm.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
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