Zoom binoculars - Damenmodell - 1850-1900 - Germany - Busch, Emil

Experience the charm of bygone times with this antique opera glass, made of gilded brass and noble mother-of-pearl. This rare collectible comes from Germany and represents an era in which exquisite craftsmanship and precision were paramount. Perfect for antique and tech enthusiasts, it blends seamlessly into any collection of photograp hica and other art objects. An exquisite display piece that brings both historical flair and elegant design into your space.

Rarity!

Opera glass from the Emil Busch company, Rathenow! circa 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 Commercial Counselor by the king 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 was 275,000 talers. In the then-established Rathenow Optical Industry Institute formerly Emil Busch A.-G., Emil Busch thereafter held high positions as a “delegate of the supervisory board” and a director.

The company subsequently attained a dominant market position. Thanks to unofficial arrangements with Zeiss, it constrained free competition. Carl Zeiss had his son Roderich undergo commercial training at Busch. Busch, in turn, contributed to a report that led the state to grant Zeiss’s Glass Technology Laboratory a subsidy of 35,000 talers. Busch, who never studied, died in 1888. Because of him, and because of Johann and Eduard Duncker, the city of Rathenow became synonymous with high‑quality optical devices.

The theatre glass impresses with its excellent preservation state.
Smooth adjustment and alignment—clear lenses—dust-free, cleaned!
No patina.
Brass, gilded-and mother-of-pearl-coated surrounding the holder. Rose-pink shimmer..
The lenses can be easily unscrewed for cleaning.
Included with a mother-of-pearl‑finished holder—additional length about 10.5 cm.
Clear view.
An absolute rarity in this nearly perfect condition!

Company name
Busch

An absolute must for lovers and collectors!

Approximate dimensions: Extended height: 6 cm
Length: 9 cm
Width of lower lens: 3 cm

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With kind regards

Fred

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