Antique Brass Microscope
Leica Cameras – Antique
Leica Cameras derive their name from a shortening of “Leitz Camera”. While on the staff at the Leitz Wetzlar Factory in 1911, Oskar Barnack set out to create a portable camera. The Wetzlar works dated back to 1849, founded by Carl Kellner, a mathematician and optician, for the purpose of developing lenses and microscopes.
Barnack had begun his career as an engineer at Carl Zeiss lens manufactory at Jena. He actually conceived of the Leica camera design as early as 1905, but for many years the design existed only in his brain. He made a 1914 photo with his ur-Leica, a compact predecessor with a retracting brass lens, that chronicled the coming of World War I. The picture depicts a German soldier posting an early mobilization order from Kaiser Wilhelm.
The result of his work formed the basis for the 35mm camera. Together with the highly-acclaimed lenses developed by Max Berek, the Ernst Leitz Company, located in the small German town of Solms (near Frankfurt), was able to bring the new Leica Camera to the commercial market in the form of the Leica I at a trade show at Leipzig.
When the Leica I was introduced, photographers were accustomed to lugging around suitcase-sized photography paraphernalia. The cameras enclosed used 13 inch by 16 inch plates, rather than the present-day 35mm film on rolls.
Because these portable cameras were so small and lightweight by current standards, Leica cameras were at first perceived as toys for a lady’s purse. That first impression was soon dispelled when the public came to appreciate the stunning images the camera produced and their extreme durability.
Carl Wolff, who bought the company in 1926, is largely credited with expanding the fame of the Leica brand. Leica was also famous for high-quality binoculars, dating back to 1907. Leica camera sales totalled 90,000 by 1932, and a million by 1961.
These rugged cameras were witness to two world wars, often from both sides of the conflict. Not only the Americans, but also the Russians, were fond of the Leica in World War II. The Soviets viewed the Leica as a guilty pleasure, despite its capitalist “fascist” origins. Ironically, many of The Leica family were Jews.
Russian Aleksandr Rodchenko, also a sulptor and a painter, shot many memorable pictures, including the 1934 “Girl with a Leica”. Fellow Russian, Ilya Ehrenburg, created a series of 1930′s images that depict the raw underbelly of France between the World Wars.
In the 1930′s, French painter Henri Cartier-Bresson migrated his art to photography. The means of his transformation was the Leica camera. His often candid black and white photos are among the finest in the illustrious Leica legacy.
The famous Times Square kiss on V-J Day was shot by Alfred Eisenstaedt on a Leica.
Photographers the world over have praised various Leica Cameras, such as the Leica I, Leica M3, Leica M3, and later the Leicaflex SL (its first SLR camera). Enthusiasts have made the brand a cult favorite, to the extent that a Leica Number 107 test market model from 1923 sold in 2007 for a world record price of nearly a half million dollars US.
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small antique brass microscope $60.00 |
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Antique Carl Zeiss Objektfuhrer Brass Mechanical Stage Original Box Microscope $375.00 |
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Microscope Accessory: Brass Talc Box $31.00 |
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VICTORIAN BRASS FIELD MICROSCOPE IN SATINWOOD BOX $79.59 |
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Antique Microscope Spencer All Metal Black and Brass $17.99 |
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E. Leitz Wetzlar Antique Brass Microscope Model 52226 Marked Univ. Of Louisville $100.00 |
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ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE BROKEN! $9.50 |
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Antique Bausch & Lomb Microscope 1915 Patent, Brass, Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. $200.00 |
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1900 ANTIQUE brass & copper MICROSCOPE SPENCER vintage old RESTORED POLISHED $750.00 |
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SOLID BRASS DOLLOND LONDON MICROSCOPE & BOX – c1890-1910. $79.51 |
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GOOD VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED BRASS COMPOUND MICROSCOPE $238.77 |
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SUPERB ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE + CASE 1900 telescope optical $49.35 |
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Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope c. 1910 – 1915 $225.00 |
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c19th Smith&Beck 1/5 in correction collar brass microscope objective lens $75.00 |
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c19th Smith&Beck 2/3 in brass microscope objective lens, mikroskop $45.00 |
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c19th brass microscope fishplate, mikroskop, microscopio $75.00 |
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c19th brass microscope lieberkuhn, mikroskop $45.00 |
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ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE ( SPENCER LENS CO. BUFFLALO – N. Y ).- W/ CASE $342.50 |
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Antique E. Leitz Wetzlar Brass Microscope 3 Lens Wooden Case $109.00 |
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Leitz microscope project with 3 brass objectives and 2 eye pieces $51.00 |
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ANTIQUE FRENCH BRASS MICROSCOPE WOOD CASE FRANCE PORTABLE MINIATURE FIELD LQQK $9.99 |
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small antique brass microscope $170.00 |
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c.1800 “Jones Most Improved” antique brass microscope by Dollond London $6,550.00 |
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Student’s Antique Brass Microscope $18.31 |
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19C. ANTIQUE MICROSCOPE EYEPIECE LENS BRASS BOX E.LEITZ $400.00 |
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19C. ANTIQUE MICROSCOPE EYEPIECE LENS BRASS BOX E.LEITZ $400.00 |
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rare antique brass microscope $900.00 |
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F. KORISTKA 3 MILANO MICROSCOPE EYEPIECE W/ ORIGINAL BRASS CASE $20.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE G. BALDWIN MICROSCOPE & STAND, BRASS, NATURALIST CHARLES DARWIN ERA $499.95 |
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ANTIQUE BRASS DRUM MICROSCOPE $29.99 |
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SUPERB ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE + CASE 1800s WITH LENSES $125.00 |
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Antique Carl Reichert Wien Brass Scientific Microscope 18298 w/ cover $638.50 |
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Antique 1915 Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope Optical Co. NY USA in box $596.58 |
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Antique Leitz Brass Microscope Objective #3 $99.99 |
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ANTIQUE BRASS MARTIN TYPE DRUM MICROSCOPE MAHOGANY BOX SPARE REPAIR PART ENGLISH $49.35 |
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Leitz Wetzlar Beautiful 1910/20s Vintage Leica Brass Microscope w/2 lenses-NICE! $279.28 |
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Microscope Accessory: Fine Brass Compressorium $17.50 |
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ANTIQUE TRAVELLING BRASS MICROSCOPE -BOTANIST OR STUDENTS – BOXED $7.88 |
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Vintage Antique Brass Microscope Parabolic Condenser $90.00 |
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Antique Brass Bausch & Lomb Opt. CO Tripple Microscope Nosepiece $70.00 |
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Antique Leitz Brass Microscope $575.00 |
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Antique Vintage Brass Microscope Eyepiece $90.00 |
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Antique Rare Brass Microscope Objective With Correction Collar $225.00 |
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Antique Brass Microscope Rotable Stage $150.00 |
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Antique Brass Carl Zeiss Jena Microscope w Circular Stage $650.00 |
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Antique 1895-1896 Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope- Great Image!!!! $300.00 |
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1870 antique GERMAN Brass Pocket Microscope Instrument $287.00 |
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Old Leitz 1/12a Microscope Oil Objective w/Brass Case $139.00 |
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ANTIQUE BRASS SUPER CONDENSER TELESCOPE OR MICROSCOPE $49.99 |
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Antique Brass E. Leitz Wetzlar Microscope w/ Mechanical Stage & Wooden Box & Key $575.00 |
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Antique Brass E. Leitz Wetzlar Microscope Works Perfect Glass Stage Must See $279.99 |
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Antique circa-1905 *Leitz-Wetzlar* German Brass Microscope Case *New York Unv.? $448.93 |
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ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE $325.00 |
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antique MICROSCOPE 19c. Leitz Wetzlar brass #2 OBJECTIVE AND BRASS CASE $389.00 |
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Antique MICROSCOPE 19c. Leitz Wetzlar brass OBJECTIVE BRASS CASE #4 FREE SHIP $175.00 |
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Antique MICROSCOPE 19c. Leitz Wetzlar brass OBJECTIVE BRASS CASE $175.00 |
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Antique MICROSCOPE W.WATSON & SON OBJECTIVE BRASS CASE **RARE **FREE SHIPPING $225.00 |
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Antique MICROSCOPE 19c. Leitz Wetzlar brass OBJECTIVE #5 good working condition $165.00 |
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Antique MICROSCOPE 19c. Leitz Wetzlar brass OBJECTIVE #6 good working condition $165.00 |
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Antique MICROSCOPE 19c. Leitz Wetzlar brass OBJECTIVE #8 good working condition $165.00 |
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Antique MICROSCOPE PAINTED BLACK 18MM Brass OBJECTIVE CASE FREE SHIPPING $155.00 |
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ANTIQUE SAMUEL MURSET BRASS MICROSCOPE PHILADELPHIA $999.99 |
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Antique Brass Microscope Focusing Cardan Universal Joint Ad.Zwickert Kiel 1915 $173.00 |
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17 CM CLASSIC TRADITIONAL STYLE DESKTOP BRASS MICROSCOPE 20x magnifcation. $69.99 |
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A super little antique Victorian Edward brass pocket microscope $44.57 |
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Antique Ernst Leitz Wetzlar D.R.P. Brass Microscope $399.00 |
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19c.antique Leitz Wetzlar brass box-microscope $127.00 |
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Antique 1915 Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope; Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. NY USA $525.00 |
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Vintage BLACK & BRASS CARL ZEISS JENA GERMAN BIOLOGY MICROSCOPE w/ Case $239.76 |
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Antique Vintage E.Leitz & Wetzlar Brass Microscope Eyepiece Objective Lens 10X $49.99 |
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Antique Brass Microscope Bausch & Lomb with portable case $425.00 |
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Orig. Carl Zeiss Jena Microscope from the 1880s with wooden Box and Equipment $1,925.00 |
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ANTIQUE SPENCER LENS CO. BUFFALO NEW YORK 1890′S 1900′S BRASS MICROSCOPE $200.00 |
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Antique Brass Monocular Microscope E.H. & F.H Tighe $249.95 |
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SE Mini 45X Brass Microscope w/ Illuminator $1.40 45x LED Illuminated Pocket Microscope with Storage Case. Illumination provided by two LEDs. Microscope can be separated from LED Illumination assembly. 1 7/16 inches in length, 1 3/8 inches wide, 9/16 inch in thick. Requires three LR927 batteries, which are included…. |
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iOptron Electronic Antique Microscope $145.82 6850 Features: -19th century design style 21st century optics & technology.-All glass lenses, fully coated.-100x maximum magnification.-Durable metal body.-Electronic eyepiece and software for on-computer view and recording.-Objective Lens Type: 2x, 10x.-Magnification available: 2x, 10x, 20x, 100x.-Model No.: 6850.-Shipping Weight (in pounds): 8 (7.77 ).-Product in Inches (L x W x H): 9 (8.66) x … |
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Microscope $11.95 Microscope |
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MICroscope $7.99 MICroscope |
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Microscope, Usb Powered Microscope $66.99 MICROSCOPE, USB POWERED MICROSCOPE |
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2-Way Microscope $49.95 2-Way Microscope |
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PRIMARY MICROSCOPE $39.99 PRIMARY MICROSCOPE |
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MICROSCOPE ZPIX $64.47 MICROSCOPE ZPIX |
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Antique Brass Floor Lamp $228 Antique Brass Floor Lamp |
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Antique Brass Table Lamp $138 Antique Brass Table Lamp |
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Antique Brass Ceiling Medallion $78 Antique Brass Ceiling Medallion |
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Antique Brass Decorative Candlestick $157 Antique Brass Decorative Candlestick |
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Williamsburg Antique Brass Sconce $71 -Finish: Antique Brass |
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Antique Brass Footed Hurricane $236 Antique Brass Footed Hurricane |
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Antique Brass Centerpiece/Planter $257 Antique Brass Centerpiece/Planter |
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Antique Brass Rectangular Lantern $211 Antique Brass Rectangular Lantern |
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Antique Brass Tripod Candleholder $257 Antique Brass Tripod Candleholder |
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Antique Brass Planter $187 Antique Brass Planter |
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Antique Brass Footed Tray $144 Antique Brass Footed Tray |
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ANTIQUE BRASS 3IN1 REMOTE $117.35 ANTIQUE BRASS 3IN1 REMOTE |
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ANTIQUE BRASS TOUCHPAD $103.6 ANTIQUE BRASS TOUCHPAD |
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Antique Brass Pedestal Clock $93 Antique brass pedestal clock sleek, antique brass pedestal clock 100 brass (17.5h x 6.5w x 5.5)… |
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The Microscope $7.46 This book is in New – Excellent condition |