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An Ernst Leitz Cast-Iron Rotary Microtome, American, early 20th century, image 1
An Ernst Leitz Cast-Iron Rotary Microtome, American, early 20th century, image 2
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Lot 41

An Ernst Leitz Cast-Iron Rotary Microtome,
American, early 20th century,

15 September 2021, 14:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £1,275 inc. premium

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An Ernst Leitz Cast-Iron Rotary Microtome, American, early 20th century,

plaque on base MANUFACTURE BY E. LEITZ INC. NEW YORK, with adjustable compound clamp fixture holding knife block, with rotary wheel handle, the teethed wheel housed in iron shell, together with a small case fitted with accessories,
9 1/4in x 11 1/2in x 8 1/2in (23.5cm x 29.5cm x 21.5cm)

Footnotes

The rotary microtome permitted the cutting of material to extreme thinness in increments of 1/1000mm. A more portable version of the sledge type microtomes, such models would have been used in industry or medical schools for the fine cutting of specimens.

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