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Navy Binoculars
Navy Binoculars

Navy Binoculars

$7,133 / item

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

Miniature silver binoculars
Miniature silver binoculars

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
Old Argentine Binoculars

Old Argentine Binoculars

$719Sale Price|20% Off

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

1940's WW2 Binoculars.
1940's WW2 Binoculars.

1940's WW2 Binoculars.

$7,500Sale Price|50% 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

BMT 110 mm Binoculars
BMT 110 mm Binoculars

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

Vintage Binoculars for Bausch & Lomb
Vintage Binoculars for Bausch & Lomb

Vintage Binoculars for Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Vintage Binoculars with leather case.

Category

20th Century American More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal

WWII Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine binoculars
WWII Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine binoculars

WWII Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Aspen, CO

adjustable wooden or chrome Tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss is

Category

Vintage 1940s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and

Category

20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Other

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

19th Century French Opera Military Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

Materials

Metal

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

Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Vintage library or yachting binoculars circa 1910. Polished and lacquered. With smooth focal gear

Category

Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Located in Miami, FL

Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock

Located in Miami, FL

Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.

Category

Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris
Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris

Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris

By Lawrence and Mayo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Vintage Colmont FT Paris binoculars Colmont a French optical company known for

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars

WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Aspen, CO

adjustable wooden or chrome Tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss is

Category

Vintage 1940s German Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian silver theatre binoculars with relief garlands
Victorian silver theatre binoculars with relief garlands

Victorian silver theatre binoculars with relief garlands

Located in Porto, PT

Descrição: Binóculos de teatro em prata com grinaldas relevadas do período Vitoriano. Metal: Prata. Origem: Inglesa. Marca: Periodo Vitoriano. Peso: 449.17 gramas. Dimensões: 11cmx7....

Category

20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Heavy Pair of Highly Polished Library Binoculars
Heavy Pair of Highly Polished Library Binoculars

Heavy Pair of Highly Polished Library Binoculars

Located in Norwell, MA

Exceptional pair of polished and lacquered English Marine binoculars. Rare amber filtered lenses

Category

Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Aspen, CO

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 marine binoculars on an Original Wild GST20 Heerbrug tripod .15 x magnification

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Marchand Paris WW1 French Field Glasses or Binoculars
Marchand Paris WW1 French Field Glasses or Binoculars

Marchand Paris WW1 French Field Glasses or Binoculars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of World War I binoculars by Marchand, Paris, beautifully patinated and fully

Category

Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case

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

Category

20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120
Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars

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

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique French Field Binoculars Brass Leather Wrap Le Maire
Antique French Field Binoculars Brass Leather Wrap Le Maire

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

ABOUT An original pair of leather wrapped expandable binoculars with "Marquise Paris" embossed in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control

Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control

By Kowa

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Swedish 20th Century Pair of Theater Binoculars With Leather Case
Swedish 20th Century Pair of Theater Binoculars With Leather Case

Swedish 20th Century Pair of Theater Binoculars With Leather Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant pair of early 20th-century Swedish theater binoculars blends polished aluminum and

Category

20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Russian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 20x 120 Binoculars with Illumination Control
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 20x 120 Binoculars with Illumination Control

Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 20x 120 Binoculars with Illumination Control

By Kowa

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Tokyo Optical Company 20 x 120 Naval Binoculars official issue for the Japan Defence Agency

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Carl Zeiss cold war era 10 x 50 periscope binoculars
Carl Zeiss cold war era 10 x 50 periscope binoculars

Carl Zeiss cold war era 10 x 50 periscope binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in London, GB

A cold war era Carl Zeiss Oberkochen 10 x 50 periscope binoculars, German, circa 1965

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

19th c. Leather LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars and Case c.1890
19th c. Leather LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars and Case c.1890

19th c. Leather LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars and Case c.1890

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique pair of leather wrapped binoculars perfect for concerts and sports games. Black

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London
Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London

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

Category

Vintage 1910s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Rare French Limoges Style Detailed Binoculars Treasure Jewelry Box
Exquisite Rare French Limoges Style Detailed Binoculars Treasure Jewelry Box

Exquisite Rare French Limoges Style Detailed Binoculars Treasure Jewelry Box

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Style Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Box. Outsta...

Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars

1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1940s German Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 Binoculars with Case - 2Y307
Vintage Pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 Binoculars with Case - 2Y307

Vintage Pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 Binoculars with Case - 2Y307

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 binoculars is a wonderful collector's item

Category

Early 20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1970's Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod
1970's Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod

1970's Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod

By Nikon

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Nippon Kogaku (the company that would become Nikon), these Mark II binoculars were designed for long

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London
Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique opera glasses. An English, leather and brass binocular by Ross of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A charming and original example of ...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France

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

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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

ABOUT World War II era United States Army Signal Corps binoculars - black painted brass with brown

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

It's fan time ! Binoculars and French Theatre Set for Ladies ON SALE
It's fan time ! Binoculars and French Theatre Set for Ladies ON SALE

It's fan time ! Binoculars and French Theatre Set for Ladies ON SALE

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/431 - Pretty old French theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. Delicious and useful also for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare 20th Century set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during

Category

20th Century Japanese Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of binoculars available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, all binoculars available were constructed with great care. Binoculars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Binoculars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Industrial and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many binoculars are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Zeiss, Joseph Schneider and Fuji Meibo produced popular binoculars that are worth a look.

How Much are Binoculars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,297, while they’re typically $52 on the low end and $65,000 highest priced.
Questions About Binoculars
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Choosing a set of binoculars is really a matter of preference and will depend on the intended use. The magnification strength, objective lens diameter, protective features and materials used will all vary depending on how you will use them. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of binoculars for any activity ranging from bird watching to going to the opera.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many binoculars are made in Europe as of December 2021. They include models manufactured by the brands Belomo, Blaser, IOR, Kahles, Leica, Meopta, Minox, Noblex, Optolyth Steiner and Zeiss. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of antique and vintage binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, opera glasses are not the same as binoculars. Although they resemble one another, opera glasses are usually smaller than binoculars and have lower-power optics that do not magnify as much. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique opera glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, Carl Zeiss binoculars are generally thought of as good in terms of their quality. The German maker is one of the leading manufacturers of binoculars in the world. The company uses only fine-quality materials like all-metal bodies and high-end glass in its products, and strict quality controls guide the manufacturing process to ensure that its binoculars are flawless. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Carl Zeiss binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To spot fake Zeiss binoculars, examine their details and compare them to photos of authentic examples of the same model. Counterfeiters often miss small details. For instance, the focus knobs may be the wrong size or shape, or screw hardware may protrude in areas where they should be flush. Checking the serial number can also be beneficial. On Zeiss binoculars, you can usually find it along the hinge, below the right eyepiece or between the tube and the left hinge. Research your model to find out where the serial number should appear. If your binoculars have the serial number somewhere else, they may not be authentic. Cross-referencing the serial number with information shared on trusted online resources can also help you identify a fake. When in doubt, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Carl Zeiss binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between opera glasses and binoculars relates to their size and optics. Opera glasses are generally smaller and feature low-power optics. They are usually used only for viewing theatrical performances. Larger, more powerful binoculars have a wide range of uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of opera glasses and binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Currently, the military uses an M22 binocular as their primary field binocular with 7X magnification. In the past, the military used a range of hand-held binoculars and tripod-mounted binoculars for their scouting needs. Shop a collection of vintage, authentic military binoculars on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether Nikon binoculars are made in Japan or China depends on the model. All of the brand's high-end binoculars come from Japanese factories. However, Chinese facilities produce some entry-level models. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of vintage binoculars.

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