A rare pair of Asembi 80 mm binoculars by Carl Zeiss Jena, circa 1925.

The triple turret with 3 magnifications, 12, 20 & 40 times, ocular lenses can be changed with the “okularrevolver” locking mechanism.

D.F. 12,20,40 x 80

Serial number: 9955

With tripod, extension rod, tripod bag and fitted backpack.

Literature:

Zeiss Handfernglaser 1919-1946, Modelle – Merkmale – Mythos, Hans Seeger. Pages: 543 – 548.

Carl Zeiss Jena Astro 80, catalogue, pages 16 and 17.

Militärische Ferngläser und Fernrohre in Heer, Luftwaffe und Marine: Military binoculars and telescopes in Army, Air Force, and Navy / Hans Seeger. Page: 348.

The Carl Zeiss Jena astro department was the historical astronomical instrument division of the Carl Zeiss company in Jena, Germany, established in the 1890’s it was renowned for producing telescopes, planetarium projectors, and other scientific instruments.