Microscope - “ Francz Koristka”, Milano 1881 - 1850-1900
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Fratelli Koristka S.A. microscope Francesco Koristika 1881, Milano, in brass, with an original wooden case and accessories, height 35 cm, width 16 cm, depth 18 cm, weight 9 kg, in excellent physical condition and tested as functioning.
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Koristka, after becoming acquainted with the world of optical engineering as a designer in a German optical plant and after working first in Vienna and then serving as assistant to Salmoiraghi, moved to Milan and founded Fratelli Koristka S.A., which soon became the most important company for microscope construction and one of the few Italian precision industries of the period, with a market extending throughout Europe and America. Thanks to her personal relationship with Ernst Abbe, she had the opportunity to build microscopes and photographic lenses, using Zeiss patents. Microscope “Francesco Koristika 1881”, Milan 1897-1899. All-brass with an original wooden box with ocular accessories, spare lens, and a package of slides and a box with a slide holder included. A functional object, excellent for embellishing environments of both classical and modern styles. Total weight about 9 kg; the dimensions are H 35 P 18 L 16. An excellent display piece. Shipping managed by Catawiki.
Koristka, after becoming acquainted with the world of optical engineering as a designer in a German optical plant and after working first in Vienna and then serving as assistant to Salmoiraghi, moved to Milan and founded Fratelli Koristka S.A., which soon became the most important company for microscope construction and one of the few Italian precision industries of the period, with a market extending throughout Europe and America. Thanks to her personal relationship with Ernst Abbe, she had the opportunity to build microscopes and photographic lenses, using Zeiss patents. Microscope “Francesco Koristika 1881”, Milan 1897-1899. All-brass with an original wooden box with ocular accessories, spare lens, and a package of slides and a box with a slide holder included. A functional object, excellent for embellishing environments of both classical and modern styles. Total weight about 9 kg; the dimensions are H 35 P 18 L 16. An excellent display piece. Shipping managed by Catawiki.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
9 kg
Number of objects
1
Model/type number
“ Francz Koristka”, Milano 1881
Physical condition
Near mint
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
35 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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