Fantastic C. Reichert Microscope in Perfect Working Condition. Vienna, Circa 1920

This beautiful microscope, almost one hundred years old, is a collectors piece made in Wien circa 1920. It is an amazing scientific research instrument, in very good condition and in its original case. The microscope comes with a complete set of accessories too. It mounts a three-lens revolving nosepiece, all of them original from the time. The lenses are signed by the manufacturer and are quite well preserved. The instrument works perfectly and can be used to watch samples, as well as being a singularly decorative item. The microscopes foot is made of black-lacquered iron, with a very well preserved shiny finish. At the back of this piece we can see the manufacturers name engraved in the metal and painted black: C. REICHERT WIEN. The serial number is engraved just under it: Nº 60667. The history of the firm starts in 1874, when Carl Reichert married into the Leitz family. Two years after, Reichert started manufacturing his own microscopes in Wien. By 1900 the firm had produced around 30,000 microscopes. Reichert instruments were noted for their high quality and kept on being produced until the 1960s. In this particular microscope, the Reichert name is also engraved in the three lenses. The golden brass and chromed-metal component parts are in good condition; the brass keeps the original protecting transparent lacquer with scarcely any signs of the trace of time. Last but not least, the microscopes case is made of solid mahogany wood in magnificent condition and with the original handle, lock and key. Attached to the door we can see a plate with the name of the original distributor, located in Zagreb (Croatia). Inside the case there is a wooden stand with the lenses sleeves and a small box with a sample preparation kit. This microscopes quality and beauty, together with its great mahogany case, turn it into an exclusive piece for any lover of scientific antiques. Measurements: Width: 6.2 in / 16 cm. Height: 12.9 in / 33 cm.