Description

Cased E. Leitz Wetzlar Microscope.   Microscope is serial numbered 31146 and research places year of manufacture at about 1894.  No accessories other than what is mounted on microscope which includes 3 objectives and eyepiece.    Substage double-sided mirror is in very good condition and both coarse and fine focusing function well.   The base of the microscope is engraved with the following inscription: “E. Leitz Wetzlar New-York 411 W. 59Str No 31146” Substage condenser and mirror slide up and down smoothly when the adjustment wheel is turned.  The lever near the base does not move at all.  Case is in good condition but there is no key.  Also, the case is stamped on front with 118 and hand painted 18 at the bottom of the door.  Microscope stands 12” (30.5 cm) tall at minimum height.   Case dimensions are: 14” (35.5 cm) tall, 6.5” (16.5 cm) wide and 7.75“ (19.7 cm) deep.