Starmorbi binoculars by Carl Zeiss Jena
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12, 24 & 42 x 60 mm Starmorbi binoculars by Zeiss.
Circa
Circa 1924
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A pair of early 1920’s 60 mm “Starmorbi” binoculars by Carl Zeiss Jena, the triple turret has 3 different magnifications, 12, 24 and 42 times, which can changed with the “okularrevolver” mechanism.
With original purchase receipt dated 30th of August 1924, El Almendares, Havana, Cuba.
Mounted on a WWI British military tripod, by Thomas J. Lock Ltd, dated 1918.
Leather case marked: CARL ZEISS JENA STARMORBI
Literature: Zeiss Handfernglaser 1919-1946, Modelle – Merkmale – Mythos, by Hans Seeger. Pages: 539-548.
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Hatchwell Antiques
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