German E. Leitz Wetzlar Binocular - Monocular Microscope from 1948. Perfect Condition

Great German microscope made by E. Leitz Wetzlar in the middle of the 20th century (1948), in perfect condition and working order. This scientific instrument is quite peculiar as it can be used in two ways, monocular and binocular. Both options can be chosen just changing the eyepiece. The item comes in its original mahogany wood case and keeps all its accessories: eyepieces, objectives and wooden stands designed to store all the pieces in good order.E. Leitz Wetlzar is a classical and prestigious firm in the field of optical devices. The company started in 1849 when Karl Kellner founded the Optical Institute in Wetzlar, Germany. In the beginning the original emphasis was on telescopes, but soon microscopes started to be the main product. In 1865 Kellner hired a very capable engineer, Ernst Leitz, who soon became a partner and in only four years took over the company and renamed it Optical Institute of Ernst Leitz, Wetlzar. The firm has been a leader in the field on optical instruments and components for decades, and among other designs it was the producer of famous Leica photographic cameras.This microscope is made of black-lacquered iron, in very good conditions. The objectives, eyepieces and mobile parts are made of silvery metal. All the components are well preserved and work fluidly, letting the user view the samples correctly. The mahogany case boasts nice dovetail joints, delicate and solid. Inside the door, two metal plates hold the instruction leaflet and a foil with information about the microscope: serial number (381717), magnification data and manufacturing date (November 16th, 1948).This microscopes good condition and particular design, together with its excellent working order, turn it into a classical piece worthy of the best collection of scientific instruments from the 20th century.Measurements: Width: 130 mm. Height: 380 mm.