German Binoculars
German WW2era 10 x 80 Binoculars, Emil Busch Binoculars, Superb Optics, 1939
By Emil Busch
Located in Canterbury, England
German WW2era 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Emil Busch Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak
Category
Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
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
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Steel
World War 1 German Military Field Leather Binoculars c.1918
Located in San Francisco, CA
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World War l era leather wrapped and metal German military field binoculars. The objective
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
20th Century Pair Of German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
These exceptional WWII-era German steel observation binoculars by Joseph Schneider offer a
Category
20th Century German Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage German D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe Binoculars On Stand 20th Century
By Joseph Schneider
Located in London, GB
Vintage German pair of World War Two D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe binoculars on stand with manufactured
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20th Century German Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 53.55 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.38 in W 5.52 in D 2.96 in
German Karl Zeiss Periscope Binoculars, 10 x 50, Deep Magnification, Cold War..
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Canterbury, England
German cold war era periscope binoculars, 10x 50: These Carl Zeiss binoculars offer a deep
Category
Vintage 1960s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 8.27 in D 11.03 in
Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, England
Zeiss German Jumelles WW2 12 x 60 Binoculars .
These Zeiss Binoculars were primarily used by
Category
Vintage 1940s Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
H 51.19 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
World War II Era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany).
By Schneider
Located in Canterbury, England
WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany). These Jos Schneider & Co DKL
Category
Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Aspen, CO
. These binoculars were used for long-watch land and sky observation by German forces between 1939 and
Category
Vintage 1940s German Other Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Of WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 x 60
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars.
A pair of rare Second World War Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German ex
Category
20th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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
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
Recent Sales
German Navy Binoculars
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid brass, covered with leather. On the right, there is a sign "Marinetrieder" with initials D.R.P. and on the top - 6 X 30.
On the left, it's- " C.P. Goerz, Berlin "
Category
Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
World War II German 10 x 80 Binoculars by Schneider
Located in Aspen, CO
These binoculars, circa early 1940s, were originally produced by Schneider in Kreuznach, Germany
Category
Vintage 1940s European Expressionist Historical Memorabilia
Stein Anti-Aircraft Binoculars
By Fallen Furniture
Located in Bath, GB
Stein anti-aircraft binoculars, 1941. Steel construction on a polished aluminium adjustable tripod
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Carl Zeiss World War 2 Binoculars, circa 1940
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Aspen, CO
. Bearing the Reichsadler of the German Reich, these binoculars were originally a hand-held binocular
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Binoculars Periscope 20 / 40x80 ZEISS WWII JENA, 1950s
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
equipped with the German army. The binoculars and the tripod were not polished. A unique collector's and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Carl Zeiss RWDF Periscope Binoculars on Tripod Stand, circa 1965
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A simply stunning and beautiful example of mid-20th century design from the iconic German optics
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
Carl Zeiss Cold War Berlin Wall Periscope Binoculars on a Tripod
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Berlin wall periscope binoculars on a tripod.
‘The Spy Who Came In From The Cold’
Carl Zeiss RWDF
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
World War 2 German Emil Busch Binocular
Located in Aspen, CO
These Emil Busch binoculars, circa 1940s, were originally produced for the German forces. The 45
Category
Vintage 1940s German Expressionist Historical Memorabilia
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
Vintage German Binoculars, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This is an original pair of German binoculars. They are stamped on the center "GRDM". The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1940's German Binoculars 10x80 Magnification
Located in Oakland, CA
Military anti-aircraft surveillance binoculars with adjustable height and focus. Polished metal
Category
20th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
20th Century German Binoculars By Schneider, c.1940
By Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th Century German polished steel observation telescope binoculars on a later
Category
20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous Emil Busch German binoculars on a telescopic stand. Marked D. F. (Doppelfernrohr - Double
Category
Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
By Emil Busch
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous Emil Busch German binoculars on a telescopic stand. Marked DF (Doppelfernrohr - Double
Category
Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Stainless Steel
German Rangefinder Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Large standing World War II polished steel German flak binoculars on adjustable wood tripod stand
Category
20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles
German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch, Germany
Located in Eindhoven, NL
manufacturer Emile Busch
Binoculars by the Germans made in 1940-1944.
D.F. (Doppel Fernrohe) 10 x 80
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
by the Germans made in 1942-1945.
D.F. (Doppel Fernrohe) 10 x 80 observation binoculars.
Optical
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany
By E. Leitz
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Germans made in 1941-1944.
D.F. (Doppel Fernrohe) 10 x 80 observation binoculars.
Optical quality is
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
by the Germans made in 1941-1944.
D.F. (Doppel Fernrohe) 10 x 80 observation binoculars .
Optical
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
by the Germans made in 1942-1945.
D.F. (Doppel Fernrohe) 10 x 80 observation binoculars.
Optical
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80
Schneider, Kreuznach, 1941-1944 WW2
D.F. (Doppel
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
Zeiss Naval Binoculars, German, circa 1940
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
10x80 Zeiss naval binoculars with eyepieces set at 45 degrees. Set on period, extending wood and
Category
Early 20th Century German Nautical Objects
Materials
Chrome
Observation Binoculars, 10 X 80 German
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German Observation Binoculars, 10 X 80
A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars mounted
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
WWII German CXN Army Field Binoculars
Located in Wiscasset, ME
10 x 80 power on stand, with excellent optics.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Aviation Objects
German Carl Zeiss WWII Binoculars, 1943-1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A blc (Zeiss) 12 x 60 (45 °) binoculars. These binoculars were used by the German army in the 2nd
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
German Carl Zeiss WWII Binoculars, 1943-1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A blc (Zeiss) 12 x 60 (45 °) binoculars. These binoculars were used by the German army in the 2nd
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
German Carl Zeiss WWII Binoculars, 1943-1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A blc (Zeiss) 12x60 (45 °) binoculars. These binoculars were used by the German army in the 2nd
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
20th Century German Field Binoculars, circa 1940
By Emil Busch
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th century German polished steel observation binoculars on a later telescopic stand
Category
20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
World War II German Army Field Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic Stand has been originally
Category
Vintage 1940s German Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
World War II German Army Field Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic wood stand has been originally
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
Big Wartime Binoculars by J. Schneider, Germany
Located in Eindhoven, NL
-190 cm
Origin: Germany
Period: circa 1944
Doppelfernrohr Flak glass 25x105 (45 °), created by
Category
Vintage 1940s German Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Aluminum
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
German Schneider Observation Binoculars, on Wooden Tripod Stand
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German Schneider Observation Binoculars, 10 X 80.
A pair of German ex-military observation
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum World War Two German Army Field Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic stand has been originally
Category
Vintage 1950s German Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Binoculars
By ZEISS
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of 10x80 binoculars with eyepieces set at 45 degrees, attributed to Zeiss. Set on period
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
WWII German Army Field Binoculars on Stand, Excellent Optics
Located in Wiscasset, ME
WWII German army field binoculars on stand. 10 x 80 power excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Nautical Objects
WWII German CXN Field Binoculars on Stand Excellent Optics
Located in Wiscasset, ME
WWII German CXN field binoculars on stand excellent optics. Measures: 10 x 80 power, the optics are
Category
Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Zeiss Naval Binoculars, German, circa 1940, Full Working Condition
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Origin: German
Date: circa 1940
Item No: 1106205
All of our binoculars have been stripped and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Nautical Objects
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch Made in 1940-1944
Located in Eindhoven, NL
WW2 binoculars by the German firm E. Busch made in 1940-1944.D.F. (Doppel Fernrohen)
CXN was the
Category
Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Second World War 10 x 80 Binoculars, Hensoldt Wetzlar, Germany
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German Second World War Hensoldt Wetzlar Observation Binoculars, 10 x 80.
A pair of German ex
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.78 in W 4.93 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, Germany, circa 1960
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb pair of binoculars by the renowned maker Carl Zeiss. This exceptional and rare pair of
Category
20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Aluminum and Brass World War II German Army Field Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic Stand has been originally
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Zeiss 10x80 Binoculars
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Zeiss 10x80 binoculars with eyepieces set at 45 degrees. Set on period, extending oak and
Category
Vintage 1940s German Nautical Objects
Stunning WWII German Schneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider steel observation telescope binoculars on a
Category
20th Century German Scientific Instruments
H 63.78 in W 14.57 in L 63.78 in
Stunning Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a
Category
20th Century German Scientific Instruments
H 63.78 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
Stunning 20th Century Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
By Joseph Schneider, Emil Busch
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description:
Genuine 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope
Category
20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 63.78 in W 10.63 in D 14.57 in
Stunning 20th Century WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
DESCRIPTION
Exceptional 20th Century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 63.78 in W 10.63 in D 14.57 in
Stunning WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
By Joseph Schneider, Emil Busch
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider steel observation telescope binoculars on a later
Category
Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 63.78 in W 10.63 in D 14.57 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Stunning 20th Century WWII German Emil Busch Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
By Emil Busch
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
DESCRIPTION
Exceptional 20th Century WWII German Emil Busch Steel observation telescope binoculars
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 63.78 in W 8.27 in D 14.57 in
20th Century German World War II Flak Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940
By Emil Busch, Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a
Category
20th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 16.15 in L 47.25 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
Category
Vintage 1940s German Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 56.3 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Observation Binoculars 10 x 80
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German observation binoculars, 10 X 80.
A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles
WWII Kriegsmarine Binoculars 1940 -1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Fully polished German Kriegsmarine binoculars that were used on German warships during the Second
Category
Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
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20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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H 61.03 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, England
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H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Vintage 1950s Russian Other Scientific Instruments
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Located in Eindhoven, NL
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German Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of German binoculars for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and wood, all German binoculars available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of German binoculars available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. German binoculars bearing Art Deco or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Carl Zeiss, Joseph Schneider and Emil Busch each produced beautiful German binoculars that are worth considering.
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.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
Questions About German Binoculars
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many 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.
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