English Binoculars
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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$872
H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$713
H 4.14 in W 5.52 in D 2.96 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
Category
Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
A pair of WWII English made Ross Binoculars
By Ross Binoculars
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of WWII English made Ross Binoculars, on a sturdy wood and metal tripod.
Category
Vintage 1940s English More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fine Antique English Binoculars by J H Steward, London c.1915
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly fine pair of antique English binoculars, a pair we have not come across before. The
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1910s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
20th Century English Polished Observation Binoculars By Ross, c.1940
By Ross
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of 10 x 70 binoculars manufactured during WWII by Ross. They have been expertly cleaned
Category
20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Antique English Brass Binoculars, Circa 1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Binoculars, Circa 1910.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique 19th Century English Brass and Leather Binoculars
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century English brass & leather Binoculars.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
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
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Field Glasses or Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to circa 1910. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Binoculars with Leather Grips and Original Case, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Binoculars with Leather Grips and Original Case, Circa 1910.
Cleaned and in
Category
20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 6.75 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
English Working Binoculars or Field Glasses by J.H. Steward Ltd., circa 1920
By J.H Steward
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of working English binoculars or field glasses of brass, steel, and leather, circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Gilbert & Sons English Navy Working Telescope with Detachable Binoculars
By John Gilbert & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition! Eyepiece can be detached to a make a pair of binoculars.
Measurements:
Full height 28
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field c.1900
By Casella
Located in Bath, GB
Larger than most examples of these highly sought-after triple lens binoculars, these brass
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A really fabulous example of these highly sought-after and hard to find binoculars / field glasses
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Nautical Objects
H 3.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Unusual Antique English Brass and Leather Binoculars, Pull Out Mechanism
By J. Lizars
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderfully different pair of Scottish made binoculars made by J. Lizars of Glasgow and London
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.25 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in
Antique English Brass & Leather Telescoping Binoculars in Original Case, Ca 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass & Leather telescoping binoculars in original case, Circa 1900s.
Binoculars
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.13 in
Antique English Brass & Leather Telescoping Binoculars in Original Case, Ca 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petite Antique English Brass & Leather Telescoping Binoculars in Original Case, Circa 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.75 in D 2 in
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1900. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
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
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
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
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
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
Category
Vintage 1910s English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
Antique English Brass and Enamel Binoculars in Original Case, Circa 1920-1930.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass & enamel binoculars in original case, circa 1920-1930.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 7 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique English Field Glasses or Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to circa 1910. These English pocket sized field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
Category
Vintage 1910s English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Turn of the Century 1900s Binoculars with Original Leather Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Turn of the century binoculars from the early 20th century displayed in their
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 3.25 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Rare Double Novelty Flask in the Form of Binoculars, London, 1894
Located in London, GB
Very rare double novelty drinking flask in the form of binoculars mounted in English silver and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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English Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of English binoculars available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct English binoculars — often made from metal, brass and animal skin — can elevate any home. English binoculars have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian English binoculars are consistently popular styles. English binoculars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Lawrence and Mayo, J. Lizars and J.H Steward are consistently popular.
Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You
Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific 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.
The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.
With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.
If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.
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.
Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?
Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.
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