1st May, 2000 12:00
Instruments of Science and Technology
126
Dissecting Microscope in Case, by E. Leitz, Wetzlar, c.1920
Dissecting Microscope in Case, by E. Leitz, Wetzlar.
Germany, circa 1920.
The cylindrical copper alloy pillar stands on a black enamelled steel foot. A plane mirror backed by a white glass disc in a horseshoe mount is set at the lower end of the pillar. The rectangular stage has a glass plate and two spring clips. Two milled knobs at the rear of the pillar rack a triangular sectioned bar up from within the pillar. An arm with a split ring at the end is screwed to the top of the bar.
Measurement: H. 16 cm.
Estimate: 80-100
Sold for €195
Dissecting Microscope in Case, by E. Leitz, Wetzlar.
Germany, circa 1920.
The cylindrical copper alloy pillar stands on a black enamelled steel foot. A plane mirror backed by a white glass disc in a horseshoe mount is set at the lower end of the pillar. The rectangular stage has a glass plate and two spring clips. Two milled knobs at the rear of the pillar rack a triangular sectioned bar up from within the pillar. An arm with a split ring at the end is screwed to the top of the bar.
Measurement: H. 16 cm.
Estimate: 80-100
Auction: Instruments of Science and Technology, 1st May, 2000
Hessink's proudly presents the sale of a fine single owner collection of Instruments of Science and Technology. The sale offers you a great opportunity to purchase beautiful selection of globes, microscopes, telescopes, medical, drawing, surveying and navigational instruments from famous instrument makersfrom the 17th to the 20th century.
