Antique E. Leitz Wetzlar Binocular - Triocular Microscope. Germany, 1950s

Excellent antique E. Leitz Wetzlar binocular microscope with trinocular accessory. The microscope was manufactured in Germany in the 1950 and though being almost 70 years old, it remains in an amazing condition, just like new. It shows off a complex and versatile design, and includes a rare trinocular accessory used to adapt a camera and take photographs of the samples. The microscope and the accessories (a set containing two pairs of eyepieces and four objectives) are perfectly preserved and work really fine. This device comes in its solid-wooden original case; the trinocoular accessory cannot be stored inside and must be carried apart. The microscope is made of black-enameled metal with chromed parts. The enameled finish is greatly preserved and looks even, shiny and regular. The same can be said about the objectives, screws, levers and chromed-metal mobile parts. Among them, the mechanical stage stands out for its fine configuration and excellent working order. Engraved at the stage, the turret, the three-lens revolving nosepiece, the lenses and the sleeves we can see the engraved E. LEITZ WETLZAR name. The light-colored solid-mahogany wooden case designed to store the microscope is in fine condition and comes with the original lock and key in working order. Complete and high-end, this antique E. Leitz Wetlzar binocular microscope with triocular accessory is a real collectors piece that could also be used for scientific research work. Measurements: Width: 8 in / 20 cm. Height: 14.8 in / 37 cm.Ernst Leitz Wetzlar History The beginnings of the famous optic material manufacturing company named Ernst Leitz Wetzlar can be found in the first half of the 19th century, when the mechanic and selft-taught mathematician Carl Kellner founded the Carl Kellner Optisches Institut in Wetlzar, Germany. After his early death his widow maintained the business, and in 1864 the mechanical engineer Ernst Leitz entered the company. Just five years later, Leitz took control of the firm and changed its name for Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. Leitz led the company to success after introducing improvements such as serial production, raising sales volume rapidly after 1871. Leitz microscopes included technical improvements that increased their quality; by the late 19th century the company already had a worldwide reputation. Ernst Leitz died in 1920 and the leadership of the firm passed to his son. As well as for their microscopes and optic material, Leitz became hugely famous for their famous Leica cameras (abbreviation of Leitz Camera).