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A pair of 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. Circa 1924.
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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- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
