Lot 358

Lot: Carl Zeiss Microscope & Transit.

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Lot: Carl Zeiss Microscope & Transit.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Starting Bid: $80

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by Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
July 25, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
Live Auction
7232 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60645

The lot contains 2 vintage tools. There is a brass and iron microscope by Carl Ziess Jena marked Nr. 13340 on the slide base. It comes with the original wooden carrying case and 10 eyepieces. The lot also contains a pewter-toned metal surveyor's instrument or theodolite telescope with compass. The level on the top has a broken tube. When the telescope is parallel to the table surface, it measures 10" tall, 11" wide, and 7 1/2" deep. The microscope box measures 15 1/8" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/4" (not including the metal handle on top). There are scratches and stains on the items. The black finish to the metal on the microscope has some craquelure, and there is a crack on the wooden base of the surveying instrument. Otherwise, the tools appear to be in overall good condition. In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding in-house shipping procedures.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $1,999 $50
$2,000 $4,999 $100
$5,000 $9,999 $250
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