Maurice Stiassnie microscope, circa 1910

Microscope complete with original case from the "Maurice Stiassnie" factory. Circa 1910. Maurice Stiassnie was an optician and microscope manufacturer in Paris between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Maurice Stiassnie was born in 1851 in Damboritz (Damborice) in Moravia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Maurice Stiassnie, employee, partner, then successor of Constant Verick, is part of a line of predominantly German or Austrian microscope manufacturers, launched by Georg Oberhauser in 1822. At the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1889, Maurice Stiassnie presented his productions for which he received a gold medal. Initially, the company was founded at 43 rue des Ecoles until 1905, then at 204 boulevard Raspail in Paris. In 1922, a new company was created in collaboration with his sons and named "Stiassnie Frères, Paris", headquartered at 67, boulevard Blanqui in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Unfortunately, after the Second World War, the company "Stiassnie Frères, Paris" was unable to compete with post-war German manufacturers and went bankrupt. The microscope is functional, equipped with three original lenses signed Stiassnie. The microscope is signed "M. Stiassnie Paris 204 boulevard Raspail". It is equipped with an eyepiece and an additional condenser lens and some slides. The focus works well. Excellent condition. Original mahogany case, working lock. Maximum microscope height 36cm, Wooden case dimensions: 20x22 H 35cm Shipping throughout the European Union.