E. Leitz Wetzlar Microscope in Magnificent Condition. Germany, 1918

Beautiful antique microscope made in Germany by E. Leitz Wetlzar in 1918. The microscope is in very good condition and Works perfectly, being a fully functional and attractive piece. It preserves all its original component parts, making it possible to watch the samples clearly and neatly. It mounts a two-lens revolving nose piece; the lenses are made by the same firm and remain in excellent condition. The microscope boasts a classic and elegant design with cast-iron bird-claw foot and top part composed of mobile chromed-metal and brass pieces. The protecting transparent lacquer is the original finish and is quite well preserved. The microscopes turret bears the manufacturers name, E. Leitz Wetzlar, engraved in its metal surface. Just below we can see the instruments serial number: Nº 115332. This firm was founded by Carl Kellner in Wetlzar, Germany in 1849 under the commercial name of Carl Kellner Optical Institute. In a few years it gained prestige, mainly because of Kellners initiative of manufacturing a new type of microscope. The founded died in 1855 but his widow kept on with the business after many difficulties, Ernst Leitz entered the firm in 1864 and this gave a great boost to the company. In just four years and after Kellners widow died, Leitz took over the firm and changed its name for Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. Leitz microscopes quality is fairly visible in this amazing model. The microscope preserves the original oscillating mirror (located under the sample plate and designed to reflect the light for their proper watching) in excellent condition. The black lacquer that covers the cast-iron foot is also well preserved, looking shiny and even. The rest of the component parts are also in great condition, showing only slight signs of the trace of time and use that provide this lovely antique microscope with an amazing personality. This Leitz microscope is a high-quality and stunning piece, worthy of the best collection of antique scientific instruments. Measurements: Width: 6.6 in /17 cm. Height: 14.3 in / 36.5 cm.