Leica EM-FCS Cryosectioning System with Nitrogen Dewar and Tool Kit

This system was removed from a university laboratory where it was surplus to requirements.

The system powers on and is in good condition with minimal wear. We are unable to test it further at our facility.

It includes all tools, a nitrogen dewar, and consumables. It is designed to fit on a Leica FCS Ultramicrotome for preparing thin sections for transmission electron microscopy.

Includes:

• Leica EM-FCS Cryosectioning components:
• Leica EMFCS, Type 702401, S/N 521480
• Leica 654803, Type 654803, S/N 519403
• Leica 702425, Type 702425, S/N 521540
• Haug Diatome Static Line II, Type EN SL II, S/N HB 0610/0337
• Unbranded nitrogen dewar with stand on wheels (internal dimensions 7 x 7 x 59 cm, good condition, operational stand, no info plate)
• Diatome Static Line II manual
• Leica EM FCS operating manual
• Leica tool kit
• Haug Multi Check, Type 7229

In good cosmetic and mechanical condition, with operational components and minimal wear.

Job Lot of 13 Vintage Microtome Knives With Sharpening Strops and Whetstones

These items were removed from a university lab, where they were surplus to requirement.

The knife blades are all in very good condition, with sharp and undamaged cutting edges, appearing to have been well maintained, except for the hand knife, which has a poor cutting edge.

The wooden boxes are in excellent condition, except for two that are damaged.

The lot comprises:

• 3 x Shandon Nothung C wedge shape 20cm blades (circa 1967) in box
• 1 x Shandon Northung A concave 25cm blade (circa 1967) in box
• 1 x Unidentified C wedge 18cm blade in box
• 3 x MSE Ltd No. 9057.W wedge 9cm blades in box
• 2 x Cambridge Instruments rocking microtome knives (10cm blades) in box
• 1 x Unidentified wedge 8cm blade in leather case
• 1 x Hand knife with handle in poor condition in box
• 4 x Leather sharpening strops (30-35cm long), 2 in box
• 2 x 15cm whetstones
• 1 x Acrylic 15cm sharpener
• 1 x 25cm blade holder
• 3 x 20cm blade holders
• 1 x 17cm blade holder