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Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses

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Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Microscope

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Ernst Leitz Wetzlar

Manufacturer:

Bausch & Lomb Optical Company

Date Manufactured:

1917-1920

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Microscope with a brass eyepiece tube and adjustment knobs and black metal arm, stage, and base. There are three (3) lenses, including two (2) original Bausch & Lomb lenses and one (1) replacement Bausch & Lomb 97X oil immersion lens. The stage platform is angled toward the microscope arm. Underneath the platform is a tiltable circular mirror. The microscope sits on a black painted metal stand with two (2) feet. Text is engraved on the center fro...

Materials:

metal

Marks: "Ernst Leitz / Wetzlar / No 197222"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 13 in, Width: 5.5 in, Depth: 6.375 in
    Weight: 9.2 lbs

Credit

Gift of John W. Lambros, 2012.1.1

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Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses

About: Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses

About: Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses

This Ernst Leitz Wetzlar microscope is a high-quality instrument made by the German company Leitz, founded in 1869, and known for its precise and reliable microscopes used in science and medicine. The name Wetzlar comes from the city in Germany where the company’s headquarters were located. Over time, the microscopes evolved with better lenses and advanced features, making them essential for research. Today, these microscopes are still valued in laboratories for both their historical significance and their exceptional image clarity.

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