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French Porcelain Binocular Form Twin Bud Vases, Jacob Petit, circa 1850
French Porcelain Binocular Form Twin Bud Vases, Jacob Petit, circa 1850

French Porcelain Binocular Form Twin Bud Vases, Jacob Petit, circa 1850

Located in New York, NY

On a dark cobalt ground decorated in gilt and platinum with bees and butterflies amongst foliage. Incised with JP mark.

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1850s French Antique Binocular

Materials

Porcelain

Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900
Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900

Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Intricately carved in fruitwood, modelled as a leather case for opera glasses, circa 1900. Lifting the lid reveals two glass inkwells. This exquisitely crafted piece was originally m...

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Early 1900s European Antique Binocular

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare WWII German 10x80 Flak Binoculars on Tripod, Restored
Rare WWII German 10x80 Flak Binoculars on Tripod, Restored

Rare WWII German 10x80 Flak Binoculars on Tripod, Restored

Located in Nottingham, GB

The tripod provides a secure platform while allowing the binocular assembly to be positioned for viewing or display.

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Early 20th Century Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian

Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dimensions: Case Width: 12cm (4.75'') Case Depth: 7.5cm (3'') Case Height: 14.5cm (5.75'') Binocular Width: 9.5cm (3.75'') Binocular Depth: 5cm (2'') Binocular Height: 12.5cm (5'')

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

Very attractive standing female nude, c 1920, Boston School
Very attractive standing female nude, c 1920, Boston School

Very attractive standing female nude, c 1920, Boston School

By William McGregor Paxton

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Paxton hints at a narrative, but he asks that the viewer invent it, recapitulating the ambiguity of Vermeer's paintings, which he admired.[13] Paxton employed a technique where only ...

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1920s American Impressionist Antique Binocular

Materials

Graphite

Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base
Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base

Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base

Located in Norwell, MA

French made. 12"H x 7"W x 5"D wood base 8"H x 5"W x 3"D binocular 3lbs

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1910s European Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

Untitled (woman's head) The Artist's wife?
Untitled (woman's head) The Artist's wife?

Untitled (woman's head) The Artist's wife?

By William McGregor Paxton

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Paxton hints at a narrative, but he asks that the viewer invent it, recapitulating the ambiguity of Vermeer's paintings, which he admired.[13] Paxton employed a technique where only ...

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1910s American Impressionist Antique Binocular

Materials

Lithograph

19th Century Binocle or Face to Hand in Gold and Enamel
19th Century Binocle or Face to Hand in Gold and Enamel

19th Century Binocle or Face to Hand in Gold and Enamel

Located in Marseille, FR

Binocular or face to hand in gold and enamel from the 19th century hallmark of a goldsmith T S with a kind of cedar in the middle dimension 10.5 cm for a weight of 21.9 grs.

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19th Century French Antique Binocular

Materials

Gold

19th Century Binocle or Hand Face in Brilliant White Gold and Emerald
19th Century Binocle or Hand Face in Brilliant White Gold and Emerald

19th Century Binocle or Hand Face in Brilliant White Gold and Emerald

By Cartier

Located in Marseille, FR

Binocular or hand-facing in brilliant white gold and emerald from the 19th century, no traces of goldsmith's hallmarks, yet the quality of the goldsmith's work is remarkable, work to...

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19th Century French Antique Binocular

Materials

Gold

Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920

Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of Berlin, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Delightful binocular from a sought-after German specialist Display...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

Preliminary Study for the painting Rose and Gold, 1913
Preliminary Study for the painting Rose and Gold, 1913

Preliminary Study for the painting Rose and Gold, 1913

By William McGregor Paxton

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Paxton hints at a narrative, but he asks that the viewer invent it, recapitulating the ambiguity of Vermeer's paintings, which he admired.[13] Paxton employed a technique where only ...

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1910s American Impressionist Antique Binocular

Materials

Graphite

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1920s Keystone Opthalmic Binocular
1920s Keystone Opthalmic Binocular

1920s Keystone Opthalmic Binocular

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H 17 in W 8 in D 9 in

1920s Keystone Opthalmic Binocular

Located in Toronto, ON

This early Keystone Ophthalmic Telebinocular is the accepted Pioneer instrument of modern binocular vision testing and training. Great as an object of interest, lighting and binocula...

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1920s American Antique Binocular

Materials

Iron

George V Shagreen Mounted Silver Double Table Vesta Case By A W Hardiman 1923
George V Shagreen Mounted Silver Double Table Vesta Case By A W Hardiman 1923

George V Shagreen Mounted Silver Double Table Vesta Case By A W Hardiman 1923

By Arthur William Hardiman

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality early 20th century shagreen mounted silver double Table Vesta Case of "binocular" form, on stepped reeded base, the two cylindrical compartments with flat hinged cover...

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1920s English George V Antique Binocular

Materials

Silver

Binocular on Tripod
Binocular on Tripod

Binocular on Tripod

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H 60 in W 26 in D 26 in

Binocular on Tripod

Located in Culver City, CA

England circa 1890

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19th Century English Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal

Antique Binocular Set Shadow Box
Antique Binocular Set Shadow Box

Antique Binocular Set Shadow Box

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H 18 in W 26 in D 3.5 in

Antique Binocular Set Shadow Box

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Set of three Civil war binoculars in a beautiful mahogany shadow box. Each elegantly mounted on a felt back drop this piece makes a special office or den wall mount. The box can set ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Binocular

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Theatre Binocular, Edwardian
Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Theatre Binocular, Edwardian

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Theatre Binocular, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, white metal and leather theatre binocular, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Binocular

Materials

Leather

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899
19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899

Located in San Francisco, CA

The binoculars are in good working condition with good binocular viewing. CREATOR Marquise Paris, France.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine microscope by Steward
Fine microscope by Steward

Fine microscope by Steward

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H 24 in W 12 in D 9 in

Fine microscope by Steward

By steward

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A superb example of a binocular microscope in great condition and a complete set of accessoires in the original mahogany case.

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19th Century English Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope
19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

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H 61 in W 2 in D 52 in

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Tripod mount binocular with sturdy pedestal fitted with a geared elevation mechanism.

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19th Century Antique Binocular

Monumental Original Painted   Wood Binoculars Trade Sign
Monumental Original Painted   Wood Binoculars Trade Sign

Monumental Original Painted Wood Binoculars Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky all wood hand carved and painted binocular trade sign was found in the state of Maine.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Binocular

Materials

Pine

Cartier Paris Art Deco Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Binoculars

Cartier Paris Art Deco Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Binoculars

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Having binocular vision is now possible with these Art Deco, circa 1930, black lacquer one-of-a-kind spectacles.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Binocular

Materials

Diamond

19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880

19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Chrome

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish CreatorLeMaire, Paris, France.

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Sportier Paris Leather Wrapped Binoculars, circa 1880
19th Century Sportier Paris Leather Wrapped Binoculars, circa 1880

19th Century Sportier Paris Leather Wrapped Binoculars, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Chrome

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s
19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass, Pewter

19th Century Iris of Paris Auto Binoculars, circa 1880
19th Century Iris of Paris Auto Binoculars, circa 1880

19th Century Iris of Paris Auto Binoculars, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Glasses and Case, c.1880
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Glasses and Case, c.1880

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Glasses and Case, c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish Creator unknown.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal

19th C. Leather Wrapped French Navy Binoculars, C.1880
19th C. Leather Wrapped French Navy Binoculars, C.1880

19th C. Leather Wrapped French Navy Binoculars, C.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

The binoculars are in good working condition with excellent binocular viewing. CREATOR Jumelle Marin, Paris, France.

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Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal

19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880
19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880

19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

The binoculars are in good working condition with excellent binocular viewing. Creator LeMaire Fabt, Paris.

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Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris

Located in Norwell, MA

A meticulously polished and lacquered brass binocular with geared focal knob, sunshades, etc.

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1840s European Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004

Located in Norwell, MA

A meticulously polished and lacquered brass binocular with geared focal knob, sunshades, etc.

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1840s European Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris

Located in Norwell, MA

A meticulously polished and lacquered brass binocular with geared focal knob, sunshades, etc.

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1840s North American Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

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H 7.88 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Optics fully refurbished. Dimensions: Binocular H 80cm W 50cm D20cm, Stand H 1m adjustable to 150cm.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass, Chrome

19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880
19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880

19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish.

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Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1900-1940
Antique Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1900-1940

Antique Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1900-1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

The focus wheel works well with good binocular viewing. The carrying case has a brass opening latch.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

World War Era US Army Signal Corps Binoculars and Leather Case c.1940
World War Era US Army Signal Corps Binoculars and Leather Case c.1940

World War Era US Army Signal Corps Binoculars and Leather Case c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Functions properly with good binocular vision. DIMENSIONS Binoculars: H 4.75 in.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish CREATOR LeMaire, Paris, France.

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Binocular

Materials

Metal

Vintage English Brass and Leather Maritime Binocular Glasses
Vintage English Brass and Leather Maritime Binocular Glasses

Vintage English Brass and Leather Maritime Binocular Glasses

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage pair of English, tall maritime binoculars with adjustable lenses, in good working condition, circa 1920s-1930s. The brass binoculars have hand stitched leather grips, th...

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Binocular

Materials

Brass

20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940
20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940

20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940

By Emil Busch

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Measures: Height (when not extended) 120cm Binocular length 41cm Binocular width 22cm.

Category

19th Century German Antique Binocular

Materials

Steel

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