German, c.1950, stage c.1970, microscope signed 'Ernst LeitzWetzlar, Nr467607' the universal stage signed 'LEITZ WETZLAR GERMANY 5227' the microscope standing on a large and heavy 'U' shaped base, substage with rotating polariser in slide in/out dovetail, flip up condenser assembly on slide in/out dovetail all on focusing carriage, the circular stage is calibrated over 360 degrees in 1 degree increments with two verniers, one on each side allowing for 1/10 degree readings, fitted to the stage is a 5-axis universal stage with upper hemispherical segment numbered 1.649, the body incorporates a Leits quick-change objective system and single objective, a slot with a waveplate, a slide in/out analyser that can be rotated, Bertrand lens on focusing tube with rack and pinion, eyepiece with crosshairs, microscope height 42cm