1925 Emil Busch AG ALUX 8x40 Binoculars with Case
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Market demand: general surplus in Illinois sold in 55% of closed auctions this past year, with a median of 3 bids per lot. From 328 completed sales in our archive.
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Item: 1925 Emil Busch AG ALUX 8x40 Binoculars with Case Pickup: Albion, IL 62806 Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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This is a 1925 Emil Busch AG brass-frame 8x40 binocular with serial 127069, weighing 1002 g, featuring center focus and diopter adjustment with clear optics and minor internal dust, accompanied by its original leather case with modern strap replacement. Collectors and optical history enthusiasts pursue pre-war German binoculars from Rathenow makers as investment-grade display pieces and functional vintage instruments. Verify optical clarity through both eyepieces, check for any haze or fungus beyond the noted dust, inspect the case latch area where the front strap is missing, and confirm no cracks in the brass frame.
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This heavy brass-frame 8x40 binocular, manufactured by Emil Busch AG in Rathenow circa 1925, showcases the hallmark "Made in Germany" export stamp on its hinge cap and carries serial number 127069. The instrument features a wide-angle optical systemengineered as a competitor to the Zeiss Delactis series, with a center focus wheel, right-eye diopter adjustment, and a factory-fixed left eyepiece. Its 1002 g (2 lbs 3.4 oz) build displays gold-on-black natural brassing from years of careful handling. The original finish is intact, and the surfaces have developed a distinct patina. Optics deliver clear, wide-field viewing with only minor internal dust present. Binoculars measure 14.0 cm H x 17.8 cm W (5.5" H x 7.0" W). The set includes the original tan leather hard case, structurally sound with a modern replacement carrying strap, measuring 16.5 cm H x 19.1 cm W (6.5" H x 7.5" W). The front latch strap is missing. PM/OT
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Albion, IL 62806
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