Rare antique Secretan microscope.

This stunning antique microscope is a very rare and attractive item. It comes from France, where it was manufactured circa 1850. The microscope boasts quite a singular design; it is similar to the model appearing in a catalogue titled Nouveau Microscope dAmphiteatre, published by Secretan a Paris. This instrument remains in great condition it preserves all its original component parts and pieces and works fine too. The magnifier has lost the glass but otherwise the microscope is quite well preserved. The microscopes design stands out for its rare quality. The support is composed by a square ebonized wooden base; screwed to its back side there is a mahogany wooden piece, vertically disposed. The stage with the clips is another wooden piece and is screwed to the mahogany plank. The turret is attached to the plank by four screws too. The metal component parts are made of golden brass and preserve the original transparent lacquered finish in fine condition. The microscope can be stored in a lovely mahogany wooden case, also wonderfully preserved. For its rareness and quality, this amazing antique microscope is bound to shine in the best collection.Measurements: Width: 4.3 in / 11 cm. Height: 11 in / 28 cm.History of Marc Françoise Louis Secretan Marc François Louis Secretan (1804-1867) was a professor of astronomy in the University of Lausanne. In 1845 he started to work together with Noël-Marie-Paymal Lerebours; they founded a company under the Lerebours et Secretan commercial name. After his partners death, Secretan kept on working by himself and changed the companys name for Maison Lerebours et Secretan / Secretan, Successeur. He also added the quote Opticien de S.A.M. lEmpereur to the name. The company worked for the Paris Observatory too. Between 1855 and 1867 Secretan worked with his son Auguste and his nephew Georges. After his fathers death, Auguste Secretan took over the business; in 1874 he was succeeded by his cousin Georges. Around 1900 the company passed to Paul Victor Secretan.