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(#18) O. Himmler Berlin Microscope No. 24287 C

$ 316.8

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

Compound Microscope Signed Himmler Berlin: Karl Otto Himmler (1841-1903) was an Optical Engineer w
hose firm enjoyed, until the outbreak of World War II, an international reputation for the manufacture of microscopes and their accessories.  He also credited to have manufactured the "first" contact lens.   This microscope is a great piece of HISTORY!
Accessories:
a - 3 Objective Lenses all labeled " O. Himmler Berlin:
3
(corroded on the silver tip end)
7
HOMOG. IMMERS 1.8MM NA.1.30
b - 3 Eyepieces-labeled 6x2, 10x4, and 14x5 (Not Know if they're original to the scope.  The body (silver area) d)
c - O. Himmler Berlin - Immersion oil-original
d - 2 filter glass (blue and clear in color) contained in a wooden box (included with case)
Microscope Features:
a - Stage: Circular with spring clip
b - Focusing:  Separate Coarse & Fine Adjustment
c - Light Source:  Mirror-Rotatable.  It has some visible spots and scratches but overall in good condition
d - Substage - Condenser (slides  up/down mechanism as well as swings in/out) with variable aperture-iris-diaphragm.  (Iris-diaphragm is corroded but it works fine)
e - base: Horseshoe type (Black Japanned Cast-Iron Horse-Shoe foot)
f - Body Tube: The extendable type- Revolving Triple Nose-piece
This rare antique microscope (made by Otto Himmler) has good clear optics throughout.  The microscope tilts and the eyepiece tube is the extendable type.  Overall, the microscope
seems
to be in good working condition, however, it shows its age (normal signs of wear) so don't expect it to be brand new.  There's some tarnish on the brass lacquer.
Although
it's in working condition,
It is being sold as decorative / collector items rather than a scientific instrument.  As far as know, it has never been cleaned and/or polished.    Microscope and
accessories
contained in its original case.  In addition, the case has labeling that match objectives' description
.  The case shows normal wear and tear.  In addition, the front panel is detached but it could be fixed with some TLC.  Also, the bottom panel of the case broke at some point and part of it is missing.
Note:
I do not insure item, therefore, if you wish to add insurance to the shipping please let me know (before you pay) as this is NOT included in the listed price and cost of shipment.  Buyer assumes all responsibility for shipment.
Disclaimer:
The microscope in this section is described as accurate as possible.  The best description comes from the photo so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions at all please ask.
***No Warranty is expressed or implied.  The authenticity of the antique is to the best of my knowledge***