Zoom binoculars - 1920-1930 - Germany - Emil Busch

Experience the charm of bygone times with this antique opera glass, crafted from high-quality brass and noble mother-of-pearl. This rare collectible stems from Germany and represents an era in which artistry and precision were paramount. Perfect for enthusiasts of antiques and technical objects, it fits seamlessly into any collection of photographica and other art pieces. An exquisite display piece that brings historic flair and elegant design to your room.

Rarity!

Opera glass from the Emil Busch company, Rathenow! About 1890
Biedermeier Historizm.
Emil Busch (born August 6, 1820 in Berlin; died April 1, 1888 in Rathenow) was a German industrialist in fine mechanics and optics. He was involved in the invention of the wide-angle lens.
In 1868 Busch was ennobled by the king as Royal Commercial Councillor for his merits. In 1872 he transformed the company into a joint-stock company to facilitate the necessary investments. This was done with the help of the Quistorp & Co. banking association. The share capital of the joint stock company amounted to 275,000 thalers. In the resulting Rathenow Optical Industry Institute formerly Emil Busch A.-G., Emil Busch thereafter held high positions as a “Delegate of the Supervisory Board” and as a director.

The company subsequently attained a dominant market position. Thanks to informal arrangements with Zeiss, it limited free competition. Carl Zeiss had his son Roderich undertake a commercial apprenticeship at Busch. Busch, in turn, contributed with an expert report that led the state to grant Zeiss’s Glass Technological Laboratory a subsidy of 35,000 thalers. Busch, who never studied, died in 1888. Because of him and because of Johann and Eduard Duncker, the town Rathenow became synonymous with high-quality optical instruments.

The theater glass impresses with its very good condition.
Smooth operation and alignment— clear lenses— dust-free, cleaned!
Minimal patina.
Brass, probably gilt—and mother-of-pearl mounting.
The lenses can be easily unscrewed for cleaning.
Marked with:

The Busch Multinett is an antique, compact opera glass from the Emil Busch AG company from Rathenow, Germany, which was commonly produced around 1900 to the 1930s. The marking D.R.G.M. stands for “Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster” and indicates a legal design protection granted in Germany between 1891 and 1945.

Features and design
The Busch Multinett is characterized by its extremely portable construction, often described as “pocket format.”

Company name
Busch

An absolute must for lovers and collectors!

Circa dimensions: height extended: 5 cm
Length: 8.5 cm
Bottom lens width: 2.5 cm

Includes antique leather case with patina and brass clasp.
Lock not functioning!

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