Description
Vintage Busch Galilei 6×44 binoculars, made in Germany by Emil Busch of Rathenow.
This is an original early 20th century pair with a classic black finish, brown eyecups, leather body covering, and old leather carrying strap. The centre bridge is marked Busch Galilei 6×44.
Main Features
- Model: Busch Galilei 6×44
- Magnification: 6x
- Objective lens diameter: 44mm
- Large eyepiece diameter: 20mm
- Centre focusing knob
- Fixed IPD (inter pupillary distance): around 64mm
- Dimensions: 118mm (W) x 135mm (H) x 55mm (D)
- Weight: 425 g
- Original leather neck strap attached
- Marked beneath the eyepiece bridge: N.Z.G. 6108
- Made in Germany circa 1920s to 1930s
Note:
These binoculars show honest age and use, with notable external wear such as:
- scattered paint loss to the metal surfaces, especially around the objective ends and bridge
- age-related wear, scuffs, and rippling to the leather covering
- aged leather strap with wear from use
- general cosmetic marks from storage and handling over the years
- Optics are intact, and the image remains clear for binoculars of this age. The lenses have had an initial internal clean by removing the top eyepiece bridge, although performance may improve further with more thorough cleaning.
They have a strong decorative and collector appeal and would display very well in a vintage optics, militaria, or scientific instrument collection.
