1st May, 2000 12:00
Instruments of Science and Technology
128
An Ernst Leitz Polarizing Microscope, ca. 1922/23
An Ernst Leitz Polarizing Microscope.
Wetzlar, Germany, Circa 1922/23
Engraved to the tube "Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, No 219124”, with black enameled iron limb and horseshoe base, in fitted mahogany case with accessories. Main focus by rack and pinion and fine focusing knob on the limb. Circular rotating stage with 360-degree scale. Polarizer (Nicol prism) with swing out condenser lens. The analyzer (Nicol prism) is fitted on a sliding shoe into the lower part of the body tube. Objectives in interchangeable centering collars.
Measurement: H. 36 cm.
Estimate: 150-300
Sold for €130
An Ernst Leitz Polarizing Microscope.
Wetzlar, Germany, Circa 1922/23
Engraved to the tube "Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, No 219124”, with black enameled iron limb and horseshoe base, in fitted mahogany case with accessories. Main focus by rack and pinion and fine focusing knob on the limb. Circular rotating stage with 360-degree scale. Polarizer (Nicol prism) with swing out condenser lens. The analyzer (Nicol prism) is fitted on a sliding shoe into the lower part of the body tube. Objectives in interchangeable centering collars.
Measurement: H. 36 cm.
Estimate: 150-300
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.
