Stiassnie Portable Travel Microscope
Signed "M. STIASSNIE 204 BD RASPAIL PARIS - Institut de Médecine coloniale," [1901-1905], Brass and black-lacquered metal.
Travel microscope designed for colonial physicians (marked on the base “Institut de Médecine coloniale”) to enable in-depth microscopic examinations, in a size that makes it easy to transport (listed as Model G in the Stiassnie catalogs).
This large microscope, featuring a movable stage with four objectives, is equipped with rapid focus adjustment via a rack-and-pinion mechanism and slow focus adjustment via a micrometer screw with side controls. The round stage is mounted on an octagonal platform with a movable cross-slide. This microscope features an Abbe condenser and an iris diaphragm, as well as a movable double-sided mirror—both flat and concave—mounted on a flexible articulated arm. This microscope is signed on the body by the Parisian firm Stiassnie, founded by Maurice Stiassnie—a supplier to the Pasteur Institute and son-in-law of microscope manufacturer Constant Vérick, with whom he went into partnership in 1882 before succeeding him. The company, which became Stiassnie Frères in 1922, was located at 204 Boulevard Raspail between 1901 and 1905 and later at 67 Boulevard Blanqui (it ceased operations after World War II).
Model from the Paris Institute of Colonial Medicine intended for higher education: the study of tropical and colonial medicine and practical training for the army and navy.
Very good condition, with a few signs of wear on the brass; does not include its case.
Travel microscope designed for colonial physicians (marked on the base “Institut de Médecine coloniale”) to enable in-depth microscopic examinations, in a size that makes it easy to transport (listed as Model G in the Stiassnie catalogs).
This large microscope, featuring a movable stage with four objectives, is equipped with rapid focus adjustment via a rack-and-pinion mechanism and slow focus adjustment via a micrometer screw with side controls. The round stage is mounted on an octagonal platform with a movable cross-slide. This microscope features an Abbe condenser and an iris diaphragm, as well as a movable double-sided mirror—both flat and concave—mounted on a flexible articulated arm. This microscope is signed on the body by the Parisian firm Stiassnie, founded by Maurice Stiassnie—a supplier to the Pasteur Institute and son-in-law of microscope manufacturer Constant Vérick, with whom he went into partnership in 1882 before succeeding him. The company, which became Stiassnie Frères in 1922, was located at 204 Boulevard Raspail between 1901 and 1905 and later at 67 Boulevard Blanqui (it ceased operations after World War II).
Model from the Paris Institute of Colonial Medicine intended for higher education: the study of tropical and colonial medicine and practical training for the army and navy.
Very good condition, with a few signs of wear on the brass; does not include its case.
450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Brass
Length: 17
Width: 14
Height: 40
Reference (ID): 1821927
Availability: In stock
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