Wild

This probably belongs in the Vintage or Collectable's section of this web site. To say that this is these days a rare microscope is an understatement. There were not a large number of these made and to find one that is fully functional and all original is quite unusual indeed. The only thing that is not the original is the transformer box that controls the lighting systems and this is simply because of electrical regulations that now apply.

Few would argue that the Swiss company Wild were quite rightly seen as the quality maker for stereomicroscopes during the 1960's or so, when they merged with Leitz. Some might suggest that yellowish may not have been the best choice of finish, but it has become part of their historical image.

This unit is in excellent condition and includes the arm rest support brackets, but sadly the arm rests are not included because they will have been misplaced over time. The M5 has both incident and transmitted (via mirror reflection) illumination with brightness control. The magnification range is by click stop control allowing x6, x12, x25 and x50 overall magnification. The base has a black/white dissection plate area.

This is a microscope that is as much to do with looking at as it is with looking down but its general condition means that you can do both!

Individual Wild objectives that have become separated from their parent microscope are difficult to come by these days. This is one of the best of them. A Fluotar HI x100 phase contrast objective (RMS screw thread and 160mm tube length) with a numerical aperture of 1.30. Good condition.