New, but still old stuff
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:32 pm
I am a sucker for old stuff in like-new conditions. Sharing with you a few of my recent purchases.
Bu accident I found a pristine absolutely mint condition Reichert microscope. Not a scratch and with the manual and paper documentation in new condition. I don't think it has ever been used. Impossible to resist. I think it is from the early 1920's. A little dusty in the picture, but look at the shiny metal parts. It produces an excellent image as well, but lack electric lightning.
Next item I bought was an old microtome from 1929. Also in mint condition and unbelievable finish. Resistance was futile. I planned to use it as my main microtome, but I think it is too nice looking to be abused as a microtome. Will remain eye candy I guess.
To get a work horse Microtome I found this one on ebay. A brand new, opened box, Reichert (American Optical) 820. From 1984. Been sitting in a box for over 30 years. Maybe as a spare, but these lumps of iron rarely break and the spare was most likely not needed.
The Reichert 820 I guess I will use. Perhaps...
Bu accident I found a pristine absolutely mint condition Reichert microscope. Not a scratch and with the manual and paper documentation in new condition. I don't think it has ever been used. Impossible to resist. I think it is from the early 1920's. A little dusty in the picture, but look at the shiny metal parts. It produces an excellent image as well, but lack electric lightning.
Next item I bought was an old microtome from 1929. Also in mint condition and unbelievable finish. Resistance was futile. I planned to use it as my main microtome, but I think it is too nice looking to be abused as a microtome. Will remain eye candy I guess.
To get a work horse Microtome I found this one on ebay. A brand new, opened box, Reichert (American Optical) 820. From 1984. Been sitting in a box for over 30 years. Maybe as a spare, but these lumps of iron rarely break and the spare was most likely not needed.
The Reichert 820 I guess I will use. Perhaps...