Binocular Microscope, 1950's - 1960's

Binocular microscope with electric torch made in the 1950-60s, in very good condition and working correctly. This instrument is a high quality article that was manufactured by the prestigious company Leitz Wetzlar and has survived to our days in optimal condition. The microscope is made of black-enameled metal; the finish looks regular and shiny and turns this instrument into a very decorative and functional piece. As stated before, the microscope comes with an electric torch designed to provide light from below the sample plate when watching the samples. This piece comes with its original transformer and works perfectly. Leitz microscopes are famous for their precisión and great performance. The companys history started when Karl Kellner founded the Optical Institute in Wetzlar (Germany) to manufacture optic material, especially telescopes. In a few years microscopes took over as the main product. In 1865 Kellner hired Ernst Leitz, who in 1869 took over the company and renamed it Optical Institute of Leitz, Wetzlar. We can see the brand name in different parts of this microscope: in the eyepiece, under the sample plate and in the information plate screwed to the transformer.The instrument has a four-lens revolving nosepiece. The lenses bear all the companys name and the magnification number engraved in the metal. Both the eyepiece and the revolving nosepiece can be dismantled in order to comfortably store and carry the microscope. The torch has a hammered black-enameled finish and its wires and connections are in good condition. On the other hand, the transformer that comes with it shows a metal plate with information about the voltage, the manufacturers name and city (Leitz, Wetlzar) and the serial number: 50056.This Leitz microscope is a charming and 100% original piece, whose precision and reliability are still exceptional.Measurements: Width: 7.8 in/20 cm. Height: 14.7 in/36 cm.