MOOLY two-speed motor no. 146

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MOOLY two-speed motor no. 146
chrome, with chrome actuating arm, in maker's box the base marked 146 in contemporary hand

Literature

Hasbroeck (1983), Leica. A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory, pp. 126-132.
James L. Lager (1998), Leica. An Illustrated History. Vol III-Accessories, p. 58.

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Lot Essay

Condition: 3B
Cosmetic: Light signs of wear.
Mechanical: Apparently working.

A very early serial numbered MOOLY motor. The MOOLY motor was announced in March 1938 and motors numbered 100 to approximately 400 are the original two-speed versions. This example features the double underlining below the 'o' in 'No' typical of the early models. Lager suggests that the double-underlining may 'represent test units manufactured before Leitz committed themselves to full production'.

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