Theatre binoculars - 1850-1900 - Germany - Emil Busch

Experience the charm of bygone times with this antique opera glass, made of high-quality brass and noble mother-of-pearl. This rare collectible originates from Germany and represents an era in which artistic craftsmanship and precision were paramount. Perfect for lovers of antiques and technology, it blends seamlessly into any collection of photographica and other art objects. An exquisite display piece that brings both historical charm and elegant design into your space.

A rarity!

Opera glasses from the Emil Busch company, Rathenow! Around 1875.
Biedermeier Historicism.
Emil Busch (born August 6, 1820, in Berlin; died April 1, 1888, in Rathenow) was a German industrialist in precision mechanics and optics. He was involved in the invention of the wide-angle lens.
In 1868, Busch was appointed Royal Counselor of Commerce by the king in recognition of his merits. In 1872 he converted the company into a joint-stock company so that it could more easily undertake the necessary investments. It then did so with the help of the Vereinsbank Quistorp & Co. The share capital of the joint-stock company amounted to 275,000 thalers. In the newly formed Rathenower Optical Industry Institute, formerly Emil Busch A.-G., Emil Busch thereafter held a high position as a “delegate to the Supervisory Board” and as a director.

The company subsequently assumed a dominant position in the market. Thanks to informal arrangements with the Zeiss company, it restricted free competition. Carl Zeiss had his son Roderich undertake a commercial apprenticeship with Busch. Busch, in turn, contributed with an expert report to the state enabling Zeiss’s Glass Technology Laboratory to receive a subsidy of 35,000 thalers. Busch, who had never studied, died in 1888. For his sake, and for that of Johann and Eduard Duncker, the town Rathenow became a synonym for high-quality optical devices.

The theater glass stands out for its excellent state of preservation.
Smooth adjustment and alignment - clear lenses - dust-free, cleaned!
the barest patina.
Brass, probably gold-plated, and mother-of-pearl coating.
The glass parts can be easily unscrewed for cleaning.
Including a mother-of-pearl–finished holder; additional length approximately 16.5 cm.
Clear view
The only minor drawback:
One small leaflet on the eye ring is missing, and there is minor chipping.


Company name
Busch

An absolute must-have for enthusiasts and collectors!


Approximate dimensions: height when extended: 6 cm
Length: 9 cm
Bottom width of the lens: 3 cm

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