27th Aug, 2024 10:00
Cameras & Scientific Auction
A Zeiss Jena f/6.3 20cm Topogon WW2 Aerial Lens
to include the lens, marked "Hersteller CXN Nr. 426853 Topogon Bauart blc f/6.3 20cm, barrel F, optics F-G with light fungus, some haze and light marks to the glass. Made by the Zeiss Military Department, it is a German aerial photography lens. Mounted in a very large and heavy housing with gears and universal joints to operate the lens controls, all moving freely. Shutter operation appears uncertain. Housing markings translate to "Series builder 20/30, device number 135-201 01, factory number 5770, order number Fl38653".
Sold for £225
Result including buyers premium
to include the lens, marked "Hersteller CXN Nr. 426853 Topogon Bauart blc f/6.3 20cm, barrel F, optics F-G with light fungus, some haze and light marks to the glass. Made by the Zeiss Military Department, it is a German aerial photography lens. Mounted in a very large and heavy housing with gears and universal joints to operate the lens controls, all moving freely. Shutter operation appears uncertain. Housing markings translate to "Series builder 20/30, device number 135-201 01, factory number 5770, order number Fl38653".
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction, 27th Aug, 2024
Our August camera and scientific auction will showcase our standard array of cameras, lenses, accessories, microscopes, scientific instruments and HiFi. This auction will have something for everyone with lots with low starting bids and some lots with no reserves.
There is still time to consign items for this auction, so please contact us here.
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