An elegant antique brass monocular microscope by Ernst Leitz of Wetzlar, Germany, housed in its original fitted wooden case with accessories. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1895–1915), this is a beautifully made scientific instrument from one of the world's most respected optical manufacturers.
The microscope retains its lacquered brass body, black enamelled horseshoe foot and original mechanical stage, with smooth rack-and-pinion focusing and period Leitz optics. The body tube and objective are engraved Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, and the microscope is accompanied by its original timber transport case with fitted compartments.
Also included are the original brass objective storage cases, although these are empty, as the objectives are fitted to the microscope itself. The case retains its internal fittings and storage compartments, making this a highly attractive and display-worthy complete set.
Today these early Leitz microscopes are sought after by collectors of antique scientific instruments, medical history, laboratory equipment and cabinet-of-curiosities décor. They display beautifully in studies, libraries and Victorian-inspired interiors and remain one of the most iconic forms of precision German engineering.
The microscope is in very good antique condition with light age-related wear, attractive patina to the brass and minor marks to the wooden case consistent with over a century of careful use. In good working order and can be used. The case retains its original handle and lock escutcheon. The brass objective storage cases are present but empty as intended for storing the objectives when not fitted to the microscope.
The microscope retains its lacquered brass body, black enamelled horseshoe foot and original mechanical stage, with smooth rack-and-pinion focusing and period Leitz optics. The body tube and objective are engraved Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, and the microscope is accompanied by its original timber transport case with fitted compartments.
Also included are the original brass objective storage cases, although these are empty, as the objectives are fitted to the microscope itself. The case retains its internal fittings and storage compartments, making this a highly attractive and display-worthy complete set.
Today these early Leitz microscopes are sought after by collectors of antique scientific instruments, medical history, laboratory equipment and cabinet-of-curiosities décor. They display beautifully in studies, libraries and Victorian-inspired interiors and remain one of the most iconic forms of precision German engineering.
The microscope is in very good antique condition with light age-related wear, attractive patina to the brass and minor marks to the wooden case consistent with over a century of careful use. In good working order and can be used. The case retains its original handle and lock escutcheon. The brass objective storage cases are present but empty as intended for storing the objectives when not fitted to the microscope.