Two prototype bodytubes by Leitz for two microscopists or inclining tube, circa 1910
€1,100
Circa
1910
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A very rare form, what seems to be prototype, of two bodytubes for Leitz microscope. Even unsigned, this two accessories were clearly made by Leitz, around 1910-1915 :
-One with a prism for inclining tube measuring 15 to 20,5cm height
-One, exceptionnal, with two bodytubes and one prism which allow to two users to look in the microscope in the same time. 14 to 17,5cm. This second one is preserved in its original wooden case with a small piece of paper wiht the manuscript note in Dutch “Hoort bij de microskoop Leitz”. Case 18,5x13x5,5 cm.
The two instruments are preserved in a perfect, genuine and pristine condition.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
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