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Who invented binoculars?

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Who invented binoculars?
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Nautical Objects

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Aluminum, Steel

Chinese Military Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
High power binoculars on custom hardwood pedestal with cut crystal lenses precision binoculars with
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Vintage 1960s Asian Nautical Objects

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Metal

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
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Early 20th Century Argentine Other Nautical Objects

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Steel

Old Argentine Binoculars
$562 Sale Price
35% Off
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional pair of French yachting binoculars. Polished and lacquered gentleman's binoculars with
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Antique 1890s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Vintage Binoculars for Bausch & Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Vintage Binoculars with leather case.
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20th Century American More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Metal

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

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