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20th Century English Polished Observation Binoculars By Ross, c.1940
By Ross
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of 10 x 70 binoculars manufactured during WWII by Ross. They have been expertly cleaned
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20th Century British Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Brass, Chrome

WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Telluride, CO
resembling a chrome finish. These binoculars were Primarily Used for Monitoring incoming aircraft and
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1930s German Late Victorian Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
H 58.5 in W 12.88 in D 14.5 in
Duck Decoy, Lantern & Binoculars Gouache
Located in New York, NY
Gouache painted on cardstock, intended for a greeting card design, painted circa 1980. Unsigned. Displayed in a slate archival mat. Cellophane tape on board.
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1980s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Located in Miami, FL
Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
H 7.5 in W 4.33 in D 1.77 in
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and
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20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Metal, Other

Vintage Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Telluride, CO
adjustable wooden or chrome Tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss is
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1940s German Other Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Telluride, CO
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 marine binoculars on an Original Wild GST20 Heerbrug tripod .15 x magnification
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1940s Japanese Other Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
H 53 in W 35 in D 13.78 in
Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 9 karat yellow gold opera binoculars charm pendant. This miniature Galilean binoculars
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Binoculars

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant
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H 0.52 in W 0.24 in L 0.56 in
Heavy Pair of Highly Polished Library Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional pair of polished and lacquered English Marine binoculars. Rare amber filtered lenses
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1930s English Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Brass

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case. In very good
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20th Century French Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

20th Century German Field Binoculars, circa 1940
By Emil Busch
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th century German polished steel observation binoculars on a later telescopic stand
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20th Century German Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Metal

20th Century German Field Binoculars, circa 1940
20th Century German Field Binoculars, circa 1940
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H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
WWII Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars. A pair of rare Second World War Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German ex
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Binoculars

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Metal

Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
H 9.06 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Big Eye Japanese Navy Nikon 20 × 120 Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large and powerful binoculars made by the Japanese company Nikon in the 1950s An elegant and
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1950s Japanese Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Japanese Ex-navy 20 x 120 binoculars. A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars
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1940s Japanese Industrial Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Zeiss Binoculars 3.5 X 15, in Leather Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Compact 3.5 x 15 Carl Zeiss Jena Binoculars. A good pair of small compact usable Carl Zeiss Jena
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Leather

Vintage Japanese Fuji Meibo WWII 15 X 80 Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable wooden
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1940s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Steel

WWII Nikon Binoculars on Carl Zeiss Silver Polished tripod
By Nikon
Located in Telluride, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod
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1930s Japanese Other Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

Watching the horse races with binoculars, Deauville, France
By Robert Capa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Capa (born Endre Ernő Friedmann October 22, 1913 – May 25, 1954) was a Hungarian–American war photographer and photojournalist. He is considered by some to be the greatest com...
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1950s Post-War Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Antique Vintage Binoculars on a Leather Case, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique nautical binoculars in a leather strapped case. Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950
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1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Binoculars on a Leather Case, circa 1950
Antique Vintage Binoculars on a Leather Case, circa 1950
No Reserve
H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impressive set of highly polished Cold War-era anti-aircraft binoculars from the former USSR
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1950s Russian Other Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Metal

1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC 12x60 'T' Flak Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 'T' binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent
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1940s German Industrial Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

1930's Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze & Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
binoculars originally used for land, sea and air observation. Stripped of the original paint and carefully
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1930s Japanese Industrial Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

20th Century Soviet 'Donkey Ears' Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning mid-20th century soviet pair of 10x45 'Donkey Ears' field binoculars. The binoculars are
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20th Century Russian Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Metal

Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
adjustable wooden tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss is a German
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1940s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Metal

Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, GB
Zeiss German Jumelles WW2 12 x 60 Binoculars . These Zeiss Binoculars were primarily used by
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1940s Other Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century French Oil Painting Interior Room Still Life with Binoculars
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life Interior by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, unframed measures: 24 high by 15 inches wide condition: ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century Pair Of Schneider German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th Century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a
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1940s German Other Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo
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1940s Japanese Other Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Metal

USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured
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1970s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2) These so called "big
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1950s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of
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1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italy 1985 Abstract Sculpture Solid Brass by Eli Riva
Located in Brescia, IT
technique. The binoculars, the artwork title, it is a prototype, a single piece. With certificate of
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Bronze

Italy 1985 Abstract Sculpture Solid Brass by Eli Riva
Italy 1985 Abstract Sculpture Solid Brass by Eli Riva
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H 2.76 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Mr. J.V. Rank 1947 by Peter Buchanan Aka "The Tout"
Located in Bristol, CT
the famous British turf racehorse owner Mr JV. (James Voase) "Jimmy" Rank (1881-1952) with binoculars
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1940s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Watercolor

Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
WWII 25 x 105 binoculars by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa 1942. 45
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1940s German Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Aircraft Target Binocular
Aircraft Target Binocular
H 63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Charles S. Bowie - Early 20th Century Oil, John Siddall
Located in Corsham, GB
newspaper, his binoculars and gun holster nearby. Signed to the lower-left edge. Inscribed with the name of
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20th Century Vintage Binoculars

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Oil

1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
the iconic image of Stewart's L.B. Jefferies' looking out the window with his binoculars. With
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1950s American Vintage Binoculars

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Linen, Paper

1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
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H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
Vintage Michel Granger "Le Trac" For "Equinoxe, Jean Michel Jarre" Serigraph
Located in San Carlos, CA
figure looking through binoculars. This figure was designed for French new age composer Jean Michel
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1990s French Modern Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Paper

Vintage Fornasetti Porcelain Themes & Variation Plate, #286
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Fornasetti Porcelain Themes & Variation Plate #286, The Binoculars, Atelier Fornasetti The
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Binoculars

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Porcelain

1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
binoculars. The poster is in mint condition and backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Binoculars

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Linen, Paper

1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
Original Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster SPARS Your Duty Ashore US Coast Guard
Located in London, GB
Afloat. Great design depicting a smartly dressed lady in a US Coast Guard uniform and holding binoculars
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1940s American Vintage Binoculars

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Paper

Tin box Theme Pirate, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
box with beautiful design of the material of the sea rover: pirate ship, a map, compass, binoculars
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Binoculars

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Tin

Tin box Theme Pirate, 1950s
Tin box Theme Pirate, 1950s
H 4.53 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Original "Fire Away! Buy Extra Bonds, 5th War Loan" vintage submarine poster.
By Georges Schreiber
Located in Spokane, WA
a Navy ship at sea. One sailor uses a searchlight, and the other is looking through binoculars. The
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1940s American Modern Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Offset

Original Vintage Military Poster Coastal Defence China People's Liberation Navy
Located in London, GB
cape and holding a bayonet rifle gun while looking out to sea with a pair of binoculars in front of
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1960s Chinese Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Paper

Original 1944 "Back 'Em Up Buy Extra Bonds" Eisenhower vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
legendary 4 Star General Eisenhower holding binoculars and a map. Display this iconic poster in your home or
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1940s American Realist Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Offset

"Asprey & Co Ltd [Trade Catalogue]"
Located in Bristol, CT
institutionally is at the V & A, and is dated "1930—1939?" The presence of German-made binoculars would seem to
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1930s Vintage Binoculars

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Paper

Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base after L. Hottot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Dallas, TX
holding a pair opera binoculars. The tall lady figure, signed L. Hottot is in excellent condition with
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Binoculars

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Marble, Bronze

Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of a boy watching a music opera or ballet through binoculars in the Russian theatre
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1990s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
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H 15.75 in W 19.69 in
Lord Mountbatten by Greta Berlin, 1989
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, peaked cap and sea boots and holding a pair of binoculars. It is set on a highly polished black stone
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1980s English Vintage Binoculars

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Bronze

Lord Mountbatten by Greta Berlin, 1989
Lord Mountbatten by Greta Berlin, 1989
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.1 in
‘The Upper Glasses’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition
By Arthur Steel
Located in London, GB
sea of binoculars. They were actually trained on the horses and jockeys hurtling towards to finish
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1970s Modern Vintage Binoculars

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Silver Gelatin

Bbpr Burnished Brass Chandelier
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
beyond the artful installations of eyeglasses, binoculars, cameras, and projectors revealed glimpses of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Brass

Bbpr Burnished Brass Chandelier
Bbpr Burnished Brass Chandelier
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
First Looks over Canada, 1955 - 12 ex - Limited Ed - Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
accustomed to scanning around him with binoculars, the horizon is seems short. And nature is missing too: no
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1950s Photorealist Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Archival Pigment

Seagull Lamp
Located in Missouri, MO
along the beach. And we invariably find him glued to his binoculars, studying the gulls. Gosh, he never
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1940s Modern Vintage Binoculars

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Bronze

Pickaxe (Spitzhacke) Superimposed on a Drawing of the Site by E.L. Grimm
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Missouri, MO
1986, and Binoculars, Chiat/Day Building, completed in Venice in 199. The couple's collaboration with
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Binoculars

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Etching, Aquatint, Photogravure

Colossal Flashlight in Place of Hoover Dam
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Missouri, MO
1986, and Binoculars, Chiat/Day Building, completed in Venice in 199. The couple's collaboration with
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Two Snowy Owls
By Roger Tory Peterson
Located in Missouri, MO
habitat was called the greatest invention since binoculars. He commented on the book, its methods and
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Late 20th Century Naturalistic Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Lithograph

Original Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster SPARS Your Duty Ashore US Coast Guard
Located in London, GB
Afloat. Great design depicting a smartly dressed lady in a US Coast Guard uniform and holding binoculars
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1940s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Military Poster Coastal Defence China People's Liberation Navy
Located in London, GB
cape and holding a bayonet rifle gun while looking out to sea with a pair of binoculars in front of
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1960s Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Paper

A pair of WWII English made Ross Binoculars
By Ross Binoculars
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of WWII English made Ross Binoculars, on a sturdy wood and metal tripod.
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1940s English Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950s Nikon Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
These original 1950s Nikon Binoculars have some of the most powerful optics of the period. Their
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1950s Japanese Vintage Binoculars

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Nikon Binoculars
1950s Nikon Binoculars
H 28 in W 18 in D 21 in
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Find a variety of vintage binoculars available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage binoculars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and brass. Vintage binoculars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage binoculars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage binoculars over the years, but those made by Carl Zeiss, Nikon and Fuji Meibo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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