Fantastic Antique C. Reichert Antique Microscope. Reichert in very good condition. Germany, Circa 1890

Fine antique microscope made by C. Reichert in Germany in the late 19th century (circa 1890). The microscope is fully made of golden brass and preserves the original transparent lacquer that protects the metal from rusting. The brass shows very slight signs of the trace of time and use, but in general looks shiny and even the patina formed after more than one hundred years of history provides the metal with charm and authenticity. This device mounts a three-lens revolving nosepiece and remains in great condition and good working order; it can be use to watch samples.The microscopes turret bears a nice hand-engraved inscription in cursive lettering: C. Reichert Benogasse 26 Wien. The revolving nosepiece shows another inscription: C. Reichert Wien. These words correspond to Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Reichert, born in Württemberg (Germany) in 1851. Reichert worked in different companies and specialized in microscope manufacturing. He even worked for Enrst Leitz and married one of his daughters. After his marriage, in 1876 Reichert started his own business in Wien. His microscopes were efficient and versatile models and became highly popular. He is also renowned for inventing the DIC (Differential Interference Contrast) system for microscopes, also known as Nomarski light.The item that we can see in the images has a sturdy horseshoe-shaped foot that supports the rest of the component parts. The oscillating mirror is original from the period and is intact, and so are the three lenses. All the microscopes screws and mobile parts move fluidly and easily, so it is a real pleasure to manipulate the microscope. On the other hand, its ancient age and fine design turn it into a very decorative piece.This antique Reichert microscope is a quality article, more than one hundred years old and with a remarkable beauty.Measurements: Width: 4.3 in / 11 cm. Height: 13.7 in / 35 cm.