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

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

Rarity!

Opera glass from the company Emil Busch, Rathenow! About 1875.
Biedermeier Historicism.
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 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. It did so with the help of the Quistorp & Co. association bank. The share capital of the corporation amounted to 275,000 talers. In the newly formed Rathenower Optische Industrie-Anstalt 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 achieved a dominant market position. Thanks to informal arrangements with Zeiss, it restricted free competition. Carl Zeiss had his son Roderich undergo a commercial apprenticeship at Busch. Busch, in turn, contributed a report that the state would grant Zeiss’s Glass Technology Laboratory a subsidy of 35,000 talers. Busch, who had never studied, died in 1888. Through him and through 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 adjustment and alignment—clear lenses—dust-free, cleaned!
No patina.
Brass, gilded—and mother-of-pearl mantle on the holder. Rosy-pink shimmering..
Lenses can be easily unscrewed for cleaning.
Including a mother-of-pearl–embellished 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 measurements: Height extended: 6 cm
Length: 9 cm
Width of bottom lens: 3 cm

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