Monocular compound microscope - Stativ BCE - 1930-1940 - Germany - Carl Zeiss Jena

Original Carl Zeiss Jena monocular microscope, model Stativ BCE, manufactured around 1924–1925. This model combines a heavy black-painted cast-iron/brass horseshoe stand with Zeiss’s then-characteristic mechanical precision. Supplied as a complete set in the original transport case with key and eyepiece holder.

Specifications & contents:

Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena (Germany)

Model: Stativ BCE

Serial number: 193325 (dating approx. 1924–1925)

Revolver: 4-fold screw revolver with 4 mounted objectives (including Carl Zeiss E, 8a, 40 / 0.65 and 3 / D)

Eyepieces: Including wooden storage block with 5 eyepieces (including Carl Zeiss Orth 15x, 7x and Srb & Štys Praha Nos. 5, 6, 7)

Stage (Tisch E): Round, 360° rotatable objective stage with spring clamps

Illumination/Condenser (Apparat C): Height-adjustable Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm (operated via rack-and-pinion) and double-sided tilting mirror (flat/concave)

Focusing: Rack-and-pinion for coarse adjustment and Berger micrometer for fine adjustment (scale 0.002 mm)

Casing: Original wooden case with dovetail joints, brass handle, functioning lock and original key

Condition:
Good, original condition with light age- and use-related signs on lacquer and brass. All mechanical parts (rack-and-pinion, rotating stage, diaphragm and focus knobs) move smoothly and with minimal play.

Carefully packed and shipped by registered/insured mail.