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

Experience the charm of days gone by with this antique opera glass, crafted from gilded brass and fine mother-of-pearl. This rare collector’s item originates from Germany and represents an era in which craftsmanship and precision took center stage. Perfect for antique and technical enthusiasts, it fits seamlessly into any collection of photograficas and other art objects. An exquisite display piece that brings historical flair as well as elegant design to your room.

Rarity!

Opera glass from the Emil Busch company, Rathenow! About 1875.
Biedermeier historicalism.
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 so that it could more easily undertake the necessary investments. It did so with the help of the Quistorp & Co. banking association. The share capital of the joint-stock company amounted to 275,000 talers. In the newly formed Rathenow Optical Industry Institute formerly Emil Busch A-G, Emil Busch subsequently held high positions as a “Delegate of the Supervisory Board” and as a director.

The company subsequently achieved a dominant market position. Thanks to unofficial arrangements with Zeiss, it restricted free competition. Carl Zeiss had his son Roderich undertake a commercial apprenticeship at Busch. Busch, in turn, contributed 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 town of Rathenow became synonymous with high-quality optical devices.

The theater glass impresses with its very good condition.
Smooth focusing and alignment—clear lenses—dust-free, cleaned!
No patina.
Brass, gilded—and mother-of-pearl casing around the holder. Rose-pink hues shifting..
The lenses can be easily unscrewed for cleaning.
Includes mother-of-pearl-embellished holder—additional length approx. 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: height extended: 6 cm
Length: 9 cm
Width of the bottom lens: 3 cm

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Please ensure correct address details!
And track your purchase with the provided tracking number.
If you are not available at delivery, provide the carrier with a neighbor or an access point for delivery!
The costs for returns and reshipping are entirely at your expense! Please avoid this.

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