Description

Fantastic antique brass microscope by E. Leitz Wetlzar, manufactured in Germany in 1889, well-preserved and in good working order. Despite being over 130 years old, the microscope functions correctly. It is made entirely of brass; the metal retains its original lacquer with some specks and wear on one side of the base. The serial number 16202 is engraved on the back of the instrument and is repeated on the case.

The microscope comes in its original mahogany wooden case and includes a complete set of accessories: three eyepieces, three objectives, and a light-limiting stand with two limiters. It features a three-lens revolving nosepiece, a rack and pinion mechanism in good working order, and a well-preserved fine-adjustment system.

Box dimensions: 36 x 20 x 19 cm

In the first half of the 19th century, Carl Kellner founded the Carl Kellner Optis Institute in the German town of Wetzlar. After his early death, his widow continued the business. In 1864, mechanical engineer Ernst Leitz joined the company; after only five years, he took control and changed its name to Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. Leitz led the company to success by introducing improvements such as mass production, which resulted in a significant increase in sales volume starting in 1871. Leitz microscopes incorporated technical improvements that enhanced their quality, which led to the company having a solid worldwide reputation by the end of the 19th century and having sold 50,000 units. After World War II, the company changed its name to Leica.

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