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Antique Brass Binoculars

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Binoculars

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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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1890s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
H 7 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
French Made Brass Yachting Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished and lacquered French made yachting binoculars by Lemaire of Paris. With
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Early 1900s Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage library or yachting binoculars circa 1910. Polished and lacquered. With smooth focal gear
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1910s European Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique French Field Binoculars Brass Leather Wrap Le Maire
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Military Binoculars Leather Wrapped stamped MV SRL field gear 4.5 W x 2.13 D x 5.63 H
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass, Metal

Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of cased binoculars. An English, enamel brass optical instrument, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully aged brass field binoculars with moveable brass eye shields, which help to give
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1910s English Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair of LeMaire Fabt Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses/Binoculars
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses By LeMaire Fabt with Original Case. Circa
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Early 1900s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset on brass
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the period Victorian style. These binoculars are composed of brass with very good optical glass and
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique Civil War Binoculars, Used by Col. Francis L. Lee
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
binoculars are an intricate example of brass and glass technology, most likely made in the early 1860s
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1860s Unknown Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue - A Tubeuf, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1900. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of binoculars. A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of
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Early 20th Century German Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

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Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Binoculars
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French mother-of-pearl Opera binoculars. Listed price is for each piece.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique English Brass Binoculars, Circa 1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Binoculars, Circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Early 20th c. Leather and Brass Binoculars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Expandable brass binoculars wrapped in tobacco colored leather. Stamped "Day and Night" and
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

19th c. Brass Binoculars c.1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of brass expandable binoculars. The brass focus wheel works well and their
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Brass Binoculars

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Metal, Brass

19th c. Brass Binoculars c.1880s
19th c. Brass Binoculars c.1880s
H 4.25 in W 4 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Binoculars, 1900s
By Chevalier Opticien Paris
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very elegant 20th century Mother-of-pearl and gilded brass opera binoculars made by the famous
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

19th Century Brass LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars, circa 1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass binoculars marked on the eyepiece with "LeMair Fabt
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Brass Binoculars

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Metal, Brass

Antique Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1900-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of solid brass binoculars wrapped in leather with original case. The objective
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 20x Magnification
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Chromed metal and brass Binoculars, Set on a later later
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Brass Binoculars

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case - British Officer's Issue - 1918
By Heath & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome pair of British issued First World War leather and polished brass binoculars together
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1910s English Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Superb Pair of WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916 Signed
By L. Petit Fabt
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome pair of British issued first world war leather and polished brass binoculars together
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair of WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1917, Ross, London
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome pair of British issued First World War leather and polished brass binoculars together
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1910s English George IV Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique French LeMaire Paris Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
Larger than most examples of these highly sought-after triple lens binoculars, these brass
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished and lacquered marine and field binoculars with adjustable lenses. Focal
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Early 1900s Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Leather Covered Brass Yachting Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century yachting binoculars with fine brown leather covers on the barrels and
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1920s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Solid Brass Yachting and Field Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of early 20th century French made yachting and field binoculars. Meticulously polished and
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1910s Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Solid Brass Yachting Binoculars, Circa 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished and lacquered French made yachting binoculars with engraved eyepieces
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1890s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Brass Us Navy Officer's Binoculars, Circa 1910
Located in Norwell, MA
World War I U.S. Navy Officer's binoculars. Binoculars are by Lemaire of Paris as embossed on
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1910s Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Miniature Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Victorian miniature brass and brown crocodile binoculars. Perfect for the theater/opera!
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19th Century English Antique Brass Binoculars

Miniature Binoculars
Miniature Binoculars
H 3 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in
Pair Antique 19th Century English Brass and Leather Binoculars
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century English brass & leather Binoculars.
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19th Century English Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Fine Impressive WW1 Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1917
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual and impressive pair of World War 1 pair of British issued military binoculars
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1910s British Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass plated binoculars with embossed pewter barrels
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass, Pewter

Pair of Antique Binoculars, English, Brass, Leather, Optical Instrument, c.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique binoculars. An English, brass and leather optical instrument, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Early 20th C. Brass and Leather Field Binoculars C.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of brass field binoculars wrapped in leather. The objective lenses are
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair Antique British Leather and Brass Marine Field Binoculars, Circa 1900-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique British Leather and Brass Marine Field Binoculars, Circa 1900-1910.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A large pair of chromed and polished metal and brass Fuji Meibo 25x150 Naval Binoculars. Set on a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass, Chrome

Fuji Meibo WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 15x80
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Early Fuji Meibo 15X80 chrome and brass marine binoculars on later extending wood and chromed metal
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass, Chrome

Fuji Meibo WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 15x80
Fuji Meibo WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 15x80
H 11.82 in W 24.81 in D 14.18 in
WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

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 Brass Binoculars

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Brass

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 Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Early 20th Century Pair of Gentleman's Yachting Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of early twentieth century Gentleman's Yachting binoculars. Leather covered barrels, knurled
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1920s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

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 Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Unusual Pair French Antique English Binoculars, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very unusual pair of smaller sized binoculars complete with their original case. A
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair Antique English 12 Lens Binoculars c.1915
Located in Bath, GB
This stunning pair of binoculars or field glasses date to around 1915. Made from polished brass
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1910s British Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

English WWI Army Officers Trench Binoculars, circa 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of English WWI army officers Trench binoculars or field glasses having been
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars - British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars, British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars, British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

WW1 Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French made binoculars or field glasses dating to around 1917. Made from
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1910s European Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

WWI Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
By L. Petit Fabt
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French made binoculars or field glasses dating to circa 1917. Made from polished
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Ww1 Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
By L. Petit Fabt
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French made binoculars or field glasses dating to around 1917. Made from
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

WWll German Military Binoculars and Leather Case, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About World War ll era leather wrapped and brass German military binoculars with original
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Brass Binoculars

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Iris of Paris Auto Binoculars, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original pair of leather wrapped binoculars with enamel and brass body. "Iris of Paris
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

WW1 Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
The eyepieces are signed L. Petit, PARIS and the brass engraved with the magnification 4 1/2 x and
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Binoculars, German, 12x Magnification, Busch Prisma Terlux
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of binoculars. A German, brass 12x magnification Busch Prisma Terlux, dating
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Early 20th Century German Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars in Full Working Order
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Chromed metal and brass, set on an extendable late 20th century
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass, Chrome

French Made WW1 Binoculars For British Military Issue c.1916
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful pair of fully refurbished French made binoculars, stamped M G (Ministere de la Guerre
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

French Made WW1 Binoculars For British Military Issue c.1917
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful pair of fully refurbished French made binoculars, stamped M G (Ministere de la Guerre
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1918, Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
black raised signature. Both the brass on the binoculars and the leather case with the British military
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of 19th century leather wrapped binoculars with original leather case. Good working
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Brass Binoculars

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Metal, Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case - British Officer's Issue - 1917 - LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Superb Pair of WWI Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1918
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War I British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass on the
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1910s English Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Lemaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1917, Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
Paris with both the brass on the binoculars and the leather case with the British military crows foot
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1910s French Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1910. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to circa 1910. These English pocket sized field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1910. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

Pair of Antique French Binoculars, "Pilote" by Iris, Paris, circa 1910
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A great look pair of French binoculars having been professionally cleaned and polished restoring
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Brass Binoculars

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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Mid-20th Century American Antique Brass Binoculars

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Bronze

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Located in Norwell, MA
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1840s Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

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Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
H 16 in W 13 in D 3 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. Geared focal knob. Clear crisp optics. Circa 1930.
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1930s English Antique Brass Binoculars

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Brass

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Antique Brass Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique brass binoculars for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and animal skin, all antique brass binoculars available were constructed with great care. Antique brass binoculars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco antique brass binoculars are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique brass binoculars over the years, but those made by LeMaire Paris, Lawrence and Mayo and L. Petit Fabt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

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Questions About Antique Brass Binoculars
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.