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Who invented binoculars?
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J. P. Lemiere invented binoculars. In 1825, he created the first example of modern-day binoculars, a pair of opera glasses that could magnify objects across short distances. Building on his work, Ignazio Porro unveiled a more powerful pair in 1854 by adding a prism system. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of binoculars.
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Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base.
With polished aluminium and steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$7,088 / item
Miniature silver binoculars
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Miniature silver binoculars with engravings and wooden applications. Metal: Silver
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Old Argentine Binoculars
By Eigendorf y Lesser 1
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/740, old Argentine binoculars for Your holidays !
That's a very interesting price for closing
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
$714 Sale Price
20% Off
1940's WW2 Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Silver
$7,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional pair of French yachting binoculars. Polished and lacquered gentleman's binoculars with
Category
Antique 1890s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
BMT 110 mm Binoculars
By Kazan
Located in Aspen, CO
BMT-110 Soviet Marine Binocular Telescope – 20x110mm Cold War Era Optics, Circa 1950s
Step into the history of Cold War surveillance and maritime observation with this rare Soviet B...
Category
20th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
$35,000