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

Experience the charm of bygone times with this antique opera glass, crafted from gilt brass and noble mother-of-pearl. This rare collectible hails from Germany and embodies an era where exquisite craftsmanship and precision took center stage. Perfect for antique and technical enthusiasts, it fits seamlessly into any collection of Photographic items and other art objects. An exquisite display piece that brings historical flair and elegant design to 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 contributed to the invention of the wide-angle lens.
In 1868 Busch was appointed Royal Commercial Councillor by the king for his merits. In 1872 he transformed the company into a joint-stock corporation to facilitate the necessary investments. It did so with the help of the Quistorp & Co. Savings Bank. The share capital of the corporation amounted to 275,000 talers. In the resulting company, Rathenower Optische Industrie-Anstalt vormals Emil Busch A.-G., Emil Busch subsequently held high positions as a “Delegate of the Supervisory Board” and as a director.

The company subsequently attained a dominant market position. Owing 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 an assessment 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.
Smoothly adjustable focus and alignment—clear lenses—dust-free, cleaned!
No patina.
Brass, gold-plated—with a mother-of-pearl sheath on the holder. Rose-pink iridescence..
Lenses can be easily unscrewed for cleaning.
Includes holder with mother-of-pearl finish—additional length about 10.5 cm.
Clear view.
An absolute rarity in this nearly perfect condition!

Company name
Busch

An absolute must for enthusiasts and collectors!

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

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Please ensure correct address details!
And track your purchase with the provided tracking number.
If you are not at home upon delivery, provide the carrier with a neighbor or an access point for delivery!
Costs for returns and re-shipment are entirely at your expense!
Please avoid this.

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