Description
Vintage Carl Zeiss Jena Turolem 4×20 binoculars with Negretti & Zambra London retailer marking.
A very attractive compact early pair with black finish, brass edging and textured covering. Marked Carl Zeiss Jena and Turolem 4×20, with serial number 436156.
Main Features
- Model: Carl Zeiss Jena Turolem 4×20
- Serial number: 436156 (produced between 1914-1915)
- Magnification: 4x
- Objective lens diameter: 20mm
- Central focus wheel and diopter adjustment at the right eyepiece
- Solid metal body with leather covering
- Compact size (when open): 98mm (W) x 66mm (H) x 46mm (D)
- Weight: 294 g
Note:
The binoculars show vintage cosmetic wear, marks, rubbing and patina to edges, metal surfaces and leather covering.
Optics are intact, and the image remains reasonably clear for a binocular of this age. There is some haze/fungus visible on the lenses beneath the eyepieces when viewed from the objective end, though this is hardly noticeable during normal use when looking through the binoculars. The eyepiece lenses have not been removed for cleaning, as this would require a very small screwdriver to undo the bridge. Optical performance may improve further if the internal lenses are cleaned.
This is a good collector’s, display, prop, or restoration piece by a desirable maker.
