Very Rare c. 1910s Carl Schütz Kratolith 8x Binoculars w/ Original Leather Case
£97.00
This is a pair of vintage Carl Schütz & Co “Kratolith” 8x binoculars, manufactured by Optische Werke A-G, Cassel. These binoculars, marked with serial number 3045, showcase fine German optical craftsmanship and are estimated to date from the 1910s. The binoculars bear the marking DRP (Deutsches Reichspatent), indicating that they were patented during the time of the German Empire, which used this patent system between 1877 and 1945. Founded around 1900, the Schütz company specialized in binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes. In 1912, the company changed its name to Carl Schütz Optische Werke AG, which suggests these binoculars were manufactured post-1912 and likely during the WW1 era. One barrel of the binoculars is marked “Carl Schütz & Co Optische Werke A-G Cassel, DRP”, and the other barrel features the marking “Niederlage W. Campbell & Co Nachf., Hamburg”, suggesting the binoculars were distributed by this German company. These markings, along with the serial number, make this pair a unique and identifiable piece. The binoculars come with their original black leather case, which shows signs of wear but remains functional, with an intact strap and a working latch.
Very Rare c. 1910s Carl Schütz Kratolith 8x Binoculars w/ Original Leather Case
£97.00
This is a pair of vintage Carl Schütz & Co “Kratolith” 8x binoculars, manufactured by Optische Werke A-G, Cassel. These binoculars, marked with serial number 3045, showcase fine German optical craftsmanship and are estimated to date from the 1910s. The binoculars bear the marking DRP (Deutsches Reichspatent), indicating that they were patented during the time of the German Empire, which used this patent system between 1877 and 1945. Founded around 1900, the Schütz company specialized in binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes. In 1912, the company changed its name to Carl Schütz Optische Werke AG, which suggests these binoculars were manufactured post-1912 and likely during the WW1 era. One barrel of the binoculars is marked “Carl Schütz & Co Optische Werke A-G Cassel, DRP”, and the other barrel features the marking “Niederlage W. Campbell & Co Nachf., Hamburg”, suggesting the binoculars were distributed by this German company. These markings, along with the serial number, make this pair a unique and identifiable piece. The binoculars come with their original black leather case, which shows signs of wear but remains functional, with an intact strap and a working latch.
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Description
This is a pair of vintage Carl Schütz & Co “Kratolith” 8x binoculars, manufactured by Optische Werke A-G, Cassel. These binoculars, marked with serial number 3045, are estimated to date from the 1910s.
The binoculars bear the marking DRP (Deutsches Reichspatent), indicating that they were patented during the time of the German Empire, which used this patent system between 1877 and 1945.
Founded around 1900, the Schütz company specialized in binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes. In 1912, the company changed its name to Carl Schütz Optische Werke AG, which suggests these binoculars were manufactured post-1912 and likely during the WW1 era.
One barrel of the binoculars is marked “Carl Schütz & Co Optische Werke A-G Cassel, DRP”, and the other barrel features the marking “Niederlage W. Campbell & Co Nachf., Hamburg”, suggesting the binoculars were distributed by this German company. These markings, along with the serial number, make this pair a unique and identifiable piece.
The binoculars come with their original black leather case, which shows signs of wear but remains functional, with an intact strap and a working latch.
This pair is ideal for collectors of vintage optics or enthusiasts interested in early 20th-century German engineering. The combination of well-preserved optics, original leather case, and historical markings makes this a desirable addition to any collection.
Condition Report
The binoculars are in good working condition, with a smooth focusing wheel and clear optics. The black leatherette covering shows some moderate wear and surface marks, consistent with age, but the binoculars remain sturdy and usable.