Antique E Leitz Wetzlar Stand IIa Microscope No 74142
Made in Germany, New York Branch
c.1905 - 1910.
Early 20th century Stand IIa compound microscope manufactured in Wetzlar, Germany by Ernst Leitz and distributed through the company’s New York branch, as stamped on the base:
Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
No. 74142
Ernst Leitz, New York
Base stamped: Ernst Leitz Wetzlar / No. 74142 / Filiale New York (New York branch of the German firm). Serial number places production approximately between 1905 and 1910.
The Stand IIa was a professional medium-size laboratory model intended for routine biological and medical work. This example remains mechanically sound and optically clear, making it suitable for both collectors and practical slide viewing.
Construction is lacquered brass with original black enamel stage and fittings. The instrument retains its correct early 20th century configuration.
Configuration
• Inclinable body tube
• Fixed square stage
• Coarse focus via rack and pinion
• Fine focus via micrometer screw
• Graduated draw tube (millimeter scale)
• Substage illuminating apparatus with swing-out condenser
• Iris diaphragm with lateral control
• Triple nosepiece
• Plane and concave mirror
Optics Included
• Bausch & Lomb 16mm objective, NA 0.25
• 12X eyepiece
Magnification
~120X total magnification
Well suited for prepared slides, botanical samples, fibers, and general hobby microscopy.
CONDITION
Original black enamel shows age wear consistent with use.
Brass retains natural patina.
Optics are clear.
Focus mechanisms operate smoothly.
No structural damage observed.
Includes original fitted wooden case.
This is a working pre-WWI German microscope from one of the most respected optical firms of the period. Not decorative reproduction — an authentic laboratory instrument.
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Français:
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Deutsch:
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Italiano:
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Español:
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Polski:
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Русский:
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Ελληνικά:
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Türkçe:
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فارسی:
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العربية:
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Հայերեն:
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简体中文:
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日本語:
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한국어:
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