A 60 mm “Starmorbi” binocular by Carl Zeiss Jena, the triple turret has 3 different magnifications, 12, 24 and 42 times, which can changed with the “okularrevolver” mechanism.

Serial Number: 930

With 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, Hans Seeger. Pages: 539-548.

For a comparable models of this Zeiss binocular see:

Robert B Ariail collection of Historical Astronomy, South Carolina State Museum.

The Powerhouse Museum (MAAS) in Sydney. Object No: 97/129/1.

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.