Carl Zeiss Mono-Binocular Microscope. Germany. Spanish Market. 1960's

Magnificent Carl Zeiss mono-binocular microscope, made in Germany for the Spanish market and in very good condition. The microscope is in very good condition and working order, only somewhat dirty and can be thoroughly cleaned simply with warm water and soap, using a cotton swab. Among the included accessories there are 5 original brand lenses, in apparent good condition but with some traces of external dirt. The accessory set includes 2 sets of x5 and x10 binocular eyepieces, as well as an additional x7 eyepiece. The microscope is made of black enameled cast iron, with moving parts and gears in silver metal. Both materials are in very good condition and show a smooth and even surface. The tower allows interchangeable accessories to use the microscope as a monocular or binocular. All parts are period originals, including the double-sided mirror under the platen, in perfect condition. The mahogany wood case is a beautifully crafted, solid case with fine dovetail joints and lock with original working key. The key is engraved with the maker's name, CARL ZEISS JENA. Inside the door is an instruction booklet and a card with the addresses of the manufacturer's technical service in Spain. Imposing and authentic, this Carl Zeiss mono-binocular microscope is an iconic piece that any fan of scientific antiques will appreciate. Measurements: Width: 18 cm. Height: 36 cm.History of Carl Zeiss Carl Zeiss is a powerful German company dedicated to the manufacture of optical material, research and measuring equipment and medical instruments. The origins of the company date back to 1846, when the optician Carl Zeiss opened his first store in the town of Jena: the following year, the workshop was already manufacturing microscopes full time. In 1861, the Zeiss firm was already considered one of the most important microscope manufacturers in Germany; five years later, the workshop sold its 1000th microscope. In 1872, Ernst Abbe and Otto Schott joined Zeiss and contributed to the considerable improvement of the lenses produced by the company. Carl Zeis died in 1888, but the company moved on and diversified its business into other fields, such as cameras. To this day, Zeiss still exists as part of three separate corporations.