$168Sale Price|30% Off
PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
PRELUDE - Vintage travel size folding binoculars for bird watching or the opera - 3 x 25 m/m magnification - adjustable focus - Japan - mid 20th century.
Metal
$646Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Oil Painting Interior Room Still Life with Binoculars
By Louise Alix
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life Interior by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, unframed measures: 24 high by 15 inches wide condition: ...
Oil
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 binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti airc...
Steel
$935Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of binoculars. A Scottish, enamelled brass racecourse spotter's binocular with leather case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating set of ...
Brass
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. Specifications: 10 times magnification, coated optics, objective diameter 50 mm, grey filter a...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
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" presented in their original brown leather case. Case. AS evident from the photos, t...
Brass
Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Lafontaine theatre binoculars in mother-of-pearl. They are small, light and designed to provide an enlarged view at events such as operas, theatres and concerts. The frame is made of...
Metal
Binoculars Periscope 20 / 40x80 ZEISS WWII JENA, 1950s
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Unique Periscope Binocular 20 / 40x80 CARL ZEISS WWII JENA from the 1950s binoculars in original condition and fully functional. Optics clean, transparent and without scratches. Peri...
Brass
Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic stand has been originally designed for detecting of targets by anti-aircraft batteries.
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Navy Ross Battleship Binoculars on Stand
By Andrew Ross
Located in London, GB
A range of Ross Standard Reflex cameras is listed with an illustration in the 1935 British Journal Photographic Almanac, the sizes ranged from 3½ x 2½ up to Half Plate. In the mid...
Steel
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H 9.85 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in
MId-20th Century Cold War Era 20x110 BMT-110 Marine Observation Binoculars
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
0x110 Soviet Cold War Era Marine/Naval binoculars. Manufactured by KOMZ (Kazan Optical Mechanical Plant) in Russia established circa 1940 they were used mainly in the 1950's, mounted...
Brass, Steel
Fuji Meibo Binoculars
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 marine binoculars on later extending wood and brass stand with chromed conical feet. 15 x magnification with 80 mm objective lens. Paint stripped and me...
Metal
Carl Zeiss Binoculars
By ZEISS
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Carl Zeiss 10 x 80 binoculars with eyepieces set at 45 degrees. Set on period, extending oak and brass stand with chromed conical feet by Zeiss. Ten magnification with 80mm...
Metal
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H 56.3 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid 20th Century Pair Of Schneider German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th Century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has ...
Metal
Art Deco Marine Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Nikon 20 x 120 marine binoculars. Set on a period, extendable oak and polished metal Stand. Stand extends the whole from 150cm, to 190cm. 20x magnification with 120mm obje...
Metal
Observation Binoculars 10 x 80
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German observation binoculars, 10 X 80. A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars mounted on an modern aluminium cradle and gimble with vintage adjustable wooden tripod. ...
Nikon 20X120 WW11 Marine Binoculars
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval Binoculars in full working order. Chromed metal and brass Binoculars, Set on a later later extending wood and chromed metal stand. 20x magnification with 120...
Chrome
Busch 10 X 80 Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German observation binoculars, 10 X 80 A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars mounted on a modern aluminium cradle with vintage adjustable wooden tripod by Leica. The b...
Aluminum
WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Nikon
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval/Marine Binoculars. Set on a Swiss timber tripod stand. Stamped H15 444 to underneath of binocular. Shown in photograph. ...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage German Binoculars, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of German binoculars. They are stamped on the center "GRDM". The objective lenses are 30 mm in diameter and their optics are good. The black rubber ...
Metal
Fuji Meibo WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Fuji Meibo 15X80 chrome and brass marine binoculars on later extending wood and chromed metal stand with chromed conical feet. 15X magnification with 80mm objective lens. Dimensi...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Bushnell Binoculars with Original Case
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wow Vintage Binoculars Bushnell with Original Case Dimensions are: 7" H x 7 12" W x 2 7/8". D REF: ACCGM12181906 Please view all the images. Original Vintage Condition. For item spec...
Glass
Fuji Meibo Midcentury 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 later impressive polished metal stand. Fuji Meibo 25x150 stamp to top. 25x magni...
Brass, Chrome
German Binoculars Periscope by Carl Zeiss
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a pair of 10 x 50 periscope binoculars by Carl Zeiss in polished steel and brass finish complete with adjustable oak tripod and original fitted carrying trunk. The angled pri...
Steel
Art Deco 10 x 80 Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of 10 x 80 binoculars with eyeglasses set at 45 degrees, attributed to Zeiss. Set on period, extending oak and metal Leica stand with chromed, conical feet. 10 times magnifica...
Metal
Emil Busch 10x80 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of 10x80 observation binoculars designed by Emil Busch Optical Industries of Rathenow. WW11 naval binoculars with eyepieces set at 45 degrees. Set on a later extending wood an...
Chrome
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 binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti ai...
Steel
20x120 Nikon Naval Binoculars, Japanese, circa 1940
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval Binoculars. Set on an original 1940s military, re-polished metal stand. 20x magnification with 120mm objective lenses. Pain...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Nikko 20 x 120 Military Observation Binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of WWII 20 x 120 (20 power magnification and 120 mm objective lenses) military observation binoculars by Nikko of Japan. This set is a more unusual design with inclined...
Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass
Nikon WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars on Later Tripod
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval/Marine Binoculars. Set on an original 1970's Hercules tripod stand. Stamped H15 444 to underneath of binocular. Shown in pho...
Brass, Chrome
Impressive Large Pair of WWII Japanese Battleship Binoculars
Located in Wiscasset, ME
One pair of Japanese naval binoculars seated on their original gimbal, a rare feature paired with period tripod. This sleek and precise instrument was once mounted on a Japanese dest...
Fuji Meibo 15x80 WW11 Naval Binoculars Circa 1940
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Fuji Meibo 15X80 chrome and brass marine binoculars on later extending wood and chromed metal stand with chromed conical feet. 15X magnification with 80mm objective lens. Dimension...
Brass, Chrome
Russian Cold War Binoculars, Rare & Historical Object, Superb Quality
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured during the Cold War period and originally issued to Soviet forces with outstanding opt...
WW11 Obersvation Binoculars Designed by Emil Busch for Zeiss
By Emil Busch
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of 10x80 observation binoculars designed by Emil Busch Optical Industries of Rathenow. WW11 naval binoculars with eyepieces set at 45 degrees. Set on a later extending wood an...
Chrome
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.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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