Rare Antique Italian Koristka Microscope. Italy, circa 1900

Rare antique microscope signed by Koritska, Milan and made in the early 20th century (circa 1900). We are looking at a very special device, with a beautiful and curious design and entirely made of brass. As well as being in very good condition, the microscope still works fine and can be used to watch samples. It comes in its original ancient storing case, a gorgeous solid-mahogany box. This model mounts a three-lens revolving nosepiece and comes with one eyepiece, all of them in perfect working order. The sample stage is made of black-painted cast iron. The diaphragm is original from the time and so is the double-sided mirror. This one preserves the original glass panes. The mirrors show clearly the trace of time, but this detail provides the microscope with remarkable charm and authenticity and are a sign of its past life. The storing case is greatly preserved: the wood shows off the lovely dark red color typical of mahogany wood, while its structure includes gorgeous and solid dovetail joints at the corners. The lock-and-key set is original and works perfectly. This rare Koritska microscope can be the perfect piece to complete a great collection of science-related antiques. Measurements: Width: 5.11 in / 13 cm. Height: 14.57 in / 37 cm.Koritska Microscopes - History The brand name Koritska belonged to an optic material manufacturing company founded in Milan, Italy in 1881 by Francesco Koritska. He was a Polish entrepreneur who went to Milan to start his own project. In a few years, the company became one of the most important microscope manufacturers; they were one of the few which exported their production to the rest of Europe and America. The firm started out under as the Mechanical Optics f. Onward. Thanks to Koritskas relationship with Ernst Abbe, they could use the Zeiss patents to produce microscope and lenses with the German brands technology. In 1919 part of the Koritska factory was acquired by the Officine Galileo of Florence as they wished to increase their production of optic lenses after World War I. In 1968 the Koritska brand disappeared.