Monocular compound microscope - 105487 - 1900-1910 - Germany - Leitz

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Monocular brass microscope dating from 1900–1910, manufactured by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar in Germany, with brass and steel construction in an antique style, serial no. 105487, on a black lacquered cast‑iron stand, 33 cm high and weighing 4.2 kg, equipped with a 17×9 cm stage, two objective lenses (x2 and x5) and two eyepieces (x1 and x4), plus accessories in a varnished wooden case.

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Polished brass monocular microscope on a black lacquered cast-iron stand - Manufacturer: ERNST LEITZ Wetzlar
Serial No.: 105487, dating the year of manufacture to between 1907 and 1908 according to available references
Equipped with a large stage measuring 17x9 cm, with variable diaphragms and a light condenser mirror (photo No. 5)
Double-objective turret with magnifications x2 and x5.
Two eyepieces with magnifications x1 and x4
Accessories including two glass plates, white glass and tinted glass with Protane filtering
In a varnished wooden case, dimensions 34x18.5x15 cm, with brass handle, lock and key (not original)
Very good overall condition.
Total weight: 4.2 kg

PLEASE NOTE : NO SHIPPING TO USA

Polished brass monocular microscope on a black lacquered cast-iron stand - Manufacturer: ERNST LEITZ Wetzlar
Serial No.: 105487, dating the year of manufacture to between 1907 and 1908 according to available references
Equipped with a large stage measuring 17x9 cm, with variable diaphragms and a light condenser mirror (photo No. 5)
Double-objective turret with magnifications x2 and x5.
Two eyepieces with magnifications x1 and x4
Accessories including two glass plates, white glass and tinted glass with Protane filtering
In a varnished wooden case, dimensions 34x18.5x15 cm, with brass handle, lock and key (not original)
Very good overall condition.
Total weight: 4.2 kg

PLEASE NOTE : NO SHIPPING TO USA

Details

Specific region of origin
Wetzlar (Hesse)
Type
Monocular compound microscope
Weight
4.2 kg
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Manufacturer/brand
Leitz
Model/type number
105487
Material
Brass, Steel
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Antique
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
33 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Title additional information
Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
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