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Cold War 20x120 Naval Binoculars with Illumination Control, Japan 1984
Cold War 20x120 Naval Binoculars with Illumination Control, Japan 1984

Cold War 20x120 Naval Binoculars with Illumination Control, Japan 1984

By Kowa

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Naval Binoculars by Tokyo Optical Company with 20 x 120 magnification which were an official issue for the Japan Defence Agency, manufactured in October 1984, supplied via Yonei Shot...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

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 This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century
PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century

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.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

WWII Japanese 20x120 Big Eye Military Binoculars by Tokyo Optical Company
WWII Japanese 20x120 Big Eye Military Binoculars by Tokyo Optical Company

WWII Japanese 20x120 Big Eye Military Binoculars by Tokyo Optical Company

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

An exceptional pair of WWII-era Japanese 20x120 “Big Eye” military binoculars, manufactured by the Tokyo Optical Company (TOKO) for the Imperial Japanese Navy.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

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

Custom brass sunshades and mounting yolk complement the restored bodywork, resulting in a commanding centrepiece suitable for interiors, collectors, superyacht decks, or architectura...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

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1950s Japanese 15x80 Binoculars
1950s Japanese 15x80 Binoculars

1950s Japanese 15x80 Binoculars

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H 9 in W 9 in D 18 in

1950s Japanese 15x80 Binoculars

Located in Aspen, CO

These original 1950s Japanese binoculars have a sleeker, more modern look than some of our other Japanese binoculars.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Big Eye Binoculars
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Big Eye Binoculars

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Big Eye Binoculars

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H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Big Eye Binoculars

Located in Luton, GB

These curvaceous Japanese binoculars are elegant and spectacular, with a far-reaching magnification/zoom of 15x Optical quality is excellent, professionally polished, set on an adjus...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

WW II Binoculars
WW II Binoculars

WW II Binoculars

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WW II Binoculars

Located in Miami, FL

WW II Binoculars

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments

1950s Nikon Binoculars
1950s Nikon Binoculars

1950s Nikon Binoculars

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H 28 in W 18 in D 21 in

1950s Nikon Binoculars

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

These original 1950s Nikon Binoculars have some of the most powerful optics of the period. Their crystal clear lens and wide scope make these binoculars incredibly attractive in the ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

WW II Binoculars
WW II Binoculars

WW II Binoculars

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H 60 in

WW II Binoculars

Located in Miami, FL

WW II Binoculars

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Superb Naval Binoculars
Superb Naval Binoculars

Superb Naval Binoculars

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W 31 in

Superb Naval Binoculars

By NIKKO

Located in New York, NY

A very powerful and historic set of Imperial Japanese Navy bridge binoculars dated in the glass March 8, 1944.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

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

1940's WW2 Binoculars.

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H 63 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

1940's WW2 Binoculars.

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely Original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight-body instrument with 15mm x...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

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

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

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H 129.73 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in

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, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Zenith Tempest 20 x 80 Binoculars
Zenith Tempest 20 x 80 Binoculars

Zenith Tempest 20 x 80 Binoculars

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H 12.75 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in

Zenith Tempest 20 x 80 Binoculars

By Zenith

Located in Hudson, NY

Extremely tall zenith tempest 20 x 80 binoculars in black leather case with red felt interior lining. Straps for both the binoculars and the case.

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Antique 1770s Japanese Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Nikon 20 x 120 binoculars Extremely Rare
Nikon 20 x 120 binoculars Extremely Rare

Nikon 20 x 120 binoculars Extremely Rare

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H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in

Nikon 20 x 120 binoculars Extremely Rare

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

🔍 Key Features: Brand: Nikon (Nippon Kogaku Japan) Model: 20x120 III Serial Number: 3512 Magnification: 20x Objective Lens Diameter: 120mm Field of View: 3° Optical System: ...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Elizabethan Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Superb Cold War Era Naval Observation Binoculars
Superb Cold War Era Naval Observation Binoculars

Superb Cold War Era Naval Observation Binoculars

Located in New York, NY

An aesthetically and optically superb set of enormous Japanese Naval Binoculars in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Nikon WWII Navy Battleship Big Eye Binoculars
Nikon WWII Navy Battleship Big Eye Binoculars

Nikon WWII Navy Battleship Big Eye Binoculars

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H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 8.67 in

Nikon WWII Navy Battleship Big Eye Binoculars

By Nikon

Located in Luton, GB

These beautiful Imperial Navy Big Eye binoculars are as practical as they are elegant, with a far-reaching magnification. They are mounted to an original base which can be fixed on t...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Nautical Objects

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

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars

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H 53 in W 35 in D 13.78 in

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Aspen, CO

Historically, during the Second World War, Japan emerged as the leading producer of large aperture binoculars among the countries involved in manufacturing such optical instruments.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Fuji Meibo Navy Bridge Binoculars 15 X 80
Fuji Meibo Navy Bridge Binoculars 15 X 80

Fuji Meibo Navy Bridge Binoculars 15 X 80

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H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 18.51 in

Fuji Meibo Navy Bridge Binoculars 15 X 80

Located in Luton, GB

These beautiful Fuji Meibo binoculars are as practical as they are elegant, with a far-reaching magnification. They are mounted to an original base which can be fixed on the Deck of ...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Japanese Binoculars
Japanese Binoculars

Japanese Binoculars

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H 10.04 in W 8.08 in D 18.12 in

Japanese Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A superb pair of Japanese Binoculars on an aluminum gimble and old adjustable wooden tripod tripod.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

JAPANESE BINOCULARS
JAPANESE BINOCULARS

JAPANESE BINOCULARS

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H NaN in W 35 in D 22 in

JAPANESE BINOCULARS

Located in New York, NY

Large standing polished steel naval binoculars. These powerful binoculars feature brass covers on the ends of the lenses and brass detailing supported by polished steel tripod legs.

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20th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

WWII Japanese Binoculars Great Optics Beautiful Sculptural Presence
WWII Japanese Binoculars Great Optics Beautiful Sculptural Presence

WWII Japanese Binoculars Great Optics Beautiful Sculptural Presence

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight-body instrument.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Decorative Objects

Impressive Enomoto Kougaku 20 x 120 with Gun Column Naval Binoculars
Impressive Enomoto Kougaku 20 x 120 with Gun Column Naval Binoculars

Impressive Enomoto Kougaku 20 x 120 with Gun Column Naval Binoculars

Located in Wiscasset, ME

These unique Japanese binoculars contain the manufacturer’s insignia of Enomoto Kougaku out of Tokyo and were expertly crafted during WWII as a telescopic sight on a tank’s gun machi...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Japanese WWII Binoculars
Japanese WWII Binoculars

Japanese WWII Binoculars

Located in New York, NY

Large standing World War II polished steel Japanese lookout binoculars on adjustable wood tripod stand.

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Japanese WWII Binoculars
Japanese WWII Binoculars

Japanese WWII Binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in New York, NY

Large standing World War II polished steel Japanese naval binoculars on adjustable Zeiss WWII tripod stand.

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Fuji Meibo 15x80 Japanese WWII Naval Binoculars
Fuji Meibo 15x80 Japanese WWII Naval Binoculars

Fuji Meibo 15x80 Japanese WWII Naval Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Stamped Fuji Meibo and numbered Dimensions: H 120cm - 190cm W 89cm D 35cm Origin: Japanese circa 1940 Item no: 2111192 All of our binoculars have been stripped and po...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Brass Marine Binoculars from Japan
Brass Marine Binoculars from Japan

Brass Marine Binoculars from Japan

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H 4 in W 5 in D 3 in

Brass Marine Binoculars from Japan

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered binoculars marked Naval on the eyepiece and Japan on the bracket.

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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

20x120 Nikon Naval Binoculars, Japanese, circa 1940
20x120 Nikon Naval Binoculars, Japanese, circa 1940

20x120 Nikon Naval Binoculars, Japanese, circa 1940

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H 9.85 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in

20x120 Nikon Naval Binoculars, Japanese, circa 1940

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Dimensions: H 25cm W 50cm L 74cm, Stand H 100cm - 180ccm Origin: Japanese Date: circa 1940 Item no: 2112203 All of our binoculars have been stripped and polished to the h...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Impressive Large Pair of WWII Japanese Battleship Binoculars
Impressive Large Pair of WWII Japanese Battleship Binoculars

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.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Japanese Fuji WWII 15 x 80 Binoculars
Vintage Japanese Fuji WWII 15 x 80 Binoculars

Vintage Japanese Fuji WWII 15 x 80 Binoculars

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H 8.08 in W 8.47 in D 18.71 in

Vintage Japanese Fuji WWII 15 x 80 Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Japanese observation binoculars, 15 x 80 A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable SOKKISHA wooden tripod.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Japanese Imperial Navy 15 x 105 Binoculars
WWII Japanese Imperial Navy 15 x 105 Binoculars

WWII Japanese Imperial Navy 15 x 105 Binoculars

Located in Wiscasset, ME

These curvaceous binoculars were constructed in Japan circa 1940. The instrument’s pristine optical clarity is visible through 60 degree inclined and individually adjusted oculars, a...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Sculptures

Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Japanese, Circa 1940
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Japanese, Circa 1940

Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Japanese, Circa 1940

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Dimensions: H 48cm W 48cm L 70cm, Stand H 110cm - 180ccm Origin: Japanese Date: Circa 1940 Item No: 1803214 All of our binoculars have been stripped and polished to the h...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

World War II Japanese Military 20 x 120 Binoculars
World War II Japanese Military 20 x 120 Binoculars

World War II Japanese Military 20 x 120 Binoculars

By NIKKO

Located in London, GB

The Japanese companies of Nikko and Toko were the main manufacturers of binoculars for Japan's military during WWII.

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20th Century Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects

Vintage Japanese FUJI Meibo WWII 15 x 80 Binoculars
Vintage Japanese FUJI Meibo WWII 15 x 80 Binoculars

Vintage Japanese FUJI Meibo WWII 15 x 80 Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Japanese Observation binoculars, 15 X 80 A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable wooden tripod.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Fuji Meibo 15x80 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Japanese, Circa 1940
Fuji Meibo 15x80 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Japanese, Circa 1940

Fuji Meibo 15x80 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Japanese, Circa 1940

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Numbered 3101 Stamped Fuji Meibo and numbered Dimensions: H 50cm W 21cm Length 50cm Stand H 100cm - 180cm Origin: Japanese Circa 1940 Item no: 3006211 All of our ...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Unique World War II Nikko Japanese 20 x 120 Binoculars
Unique World War II Nikko Japanese 20 x 120 Binoculars

Unique World War II Nikko Japanese 20 x 120 Binoculars

Located in Wiscasset, ME

These outstanding binoculars made by Nikko have been expertly hand polished to illuminate the original steel and brass finish. The lenses have been inspected by our optics technician...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

20th Century Japanese WWII Naval Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940
20th Century Japanese WWII Naval Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940

20th Century Japanese WWII Naval Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company).

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20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Nikon Marine Binoculars, Paint Stripped and Metal Polished, Japanese, 1940
Nikon Marine Binoculars, Paint Stripped and Metal Polished, Japanese, 1940

Nikon Marine Binoculars, Paint Stripped and Metal Polished, Japanese, 1940

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Measures: H 190cm, W 40cm, D 70cm Origin: Japan Date: circa 1940 Item no: 060220201.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Naval Binoculars
Naval Binoculars

Naval Binoculars

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H 59.06 in W 9.06 in D 19.69 in

Naval 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 chromed metal stand with chromed, conical feet. 15X magnification with 80mm objective lens. Paint stripped ...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Large WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars on Tripod
Rare Pair of Large WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars on Tripod

Rare Pair of Large WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars on Tripod

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Highly collectable and rare pair of japanese naval binoculars circa 1940. Rare in the fact that they even have the leather eye piece pads and its in original condition, not polis...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Superb WWII Military Observation Binoculars by Toko of Japan on Aluminium Stand
Superb WWII Military Observation Binoculars by Toko of Japan on Aluminium Stand

Superb WWII Military Observation Binoculars by Toko of Japan on Aluminium Stand

Located in London, GB

The Japanese companies of Nikko and Toko were the main manufacturers of binoculars for Japan's military during WWII.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

20th Century Japanese "Big Eye" Observation Binoculars By Nikon, c.1940
20th Century Japanese "Big Eye" Observation Binoculars By Nikon, c.1940

20th Century Japanese "Big Eye" Observation Binoculars By Nikon, c.1940

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company).

Category

20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Japanese WWII Naval 20X120 Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940
20th Century Japanese WWII Naval 20X120 Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940

20th Century Japanese WWII Naval 20X120 Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare set of Japanese naval binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company).

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20th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Fuji Meibo Binoculars
Fuji Meibo Binoculars

Fuji Meibo Binoculars

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H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Fuji, c.1950
20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Fuji, c.1950

20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Fuji, c.1950

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely pair of Japanese naval bridge “big eye” binoculars by Fuji Meibo, 15 (magnification) x 80 (aperture) on later steel cast stand.

Category

20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars by Fuji, circa 1940
20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars by Fuji, circa 1940

20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars by Fuji, circa 1940

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely pair of Japanese naval bridge “big eye” binoculars by Fuji Meibo, 15 (magnification) x 80 (aperture) on later steel cast stand.

Category

20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars
Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars

Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars

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H 39.38 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Fuji Meibo Naval 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.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars by Nikon, circa 1940
20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars by Nikon, circa 1940

20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars by Nikon, circa 1940

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company).

Category

20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 15X80 Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 15X80 Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 15X80 Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare mid 20th Century set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company).

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20th Century Japanese Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Nikon 20x Magnification 120mm Objective Lenses, WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars
Nikon 20x Magnification 120mm Objective Lenses, WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars

Nikon 20x Magnification 120mm Objective Lenses, WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Measures: H 170cm, W 50cm, D 74cm, stand H 100cm - 180cm Origin: Japanese Date: circa 1940 Item no: 1710201 All of our binoculars have been stripped and polished to the h...

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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Marine Binoculars
Art Deco Marine Binoculars

Art Deco Marine Binoculars

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H 74.81 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Nikon 20X120 WW11 Marine Binoculars
Nikon 20X120 WW11 Marine Binoculars

Nikon 20X120 WW11 Marine Binoculars

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H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 287.8 in

Nikon 20X120 WW11 Marine Binoculars

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Dimensions: H 43cm W 31cm L 73cm, Stand H 110cm - 180ccm Origin: Japanese Date: Circa 1940 Item No: 0108221 All of our binoculars have been stripped and polished to the highest s...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Nikon Marine Binoculars
Pair of Nikon Marine Binoculars

Pair of Nikon Marine Binoculars

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H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 29.14 in

Pair of Nikon Marine Binoculars

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Measures: H 170 cm, W 50 cm, D 74 cm Origin: Japan Date: circa 1940 Item no: 2312195.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Chrome

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 set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company).

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Nikon
WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Nikon

WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Nikon

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H 25.2 in W 12.21 in L 25.2 in

WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Nikon

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Dimensions: H 34cm W 31cm L 64cm, Stand H 100cm - 180ccm Origin: Japanese Date: Circa 1940 Item No: 1103222 All of our binoculars have been stripped and polished to the h...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

20thC Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 15X80 Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
20thC Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 15X80 Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

20thC Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 15X80 Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company).

Category

20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fuji Meibo Midcentury Naval / Marine Binoculars
Fuji Meibo Midcentury Naval / Marine Binoculars

Fuji Meibo Midcentury Naval / Marine Binoculars

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H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 22.05 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

15 X 80 Art Deco Binoculars
15 X 80 Art Deco Binoculars

15 X 80 Art Deco Binoculars

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H 48.82 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in

15 X 80 Art Deco Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Fuji Meibo 15 X 80 marine binoculars on later extending wood and chromed metal stand with chromed conical feet. 15X magnification with 80m objective lens. Paint stripped and metal po...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

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H 7.88 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Dimensions: Binocular H 80cm W 50cm D20cm, Stand H 1m adjustable to 150cm. Whole binoculars 150cm up to 190cm. Origin: Japan Date: Circa 1940 Item Number: 2608233 All of our bino...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Fuji Meibo WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 15x80
Fuji Meibo WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 15x80

Fuji Meibo WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 15x80

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H 11.82 in W 24.81 in D 14.18 in

Fuji Meibo WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 15x80

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Dimensions: H from stand 30cm W 36cm Length 63cm Stand H 100cm - 180cm Origin: Japanese Circa 1930 Item no: 2608231 All of our binoculars have been stripped and polished to the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

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H 55.91 in W 39.38 in D 36.62 in

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A large pair of chromed metal and brass Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Set on a later impressive chromed metal and brass stand. Fuji Stamp to top. 25x magnification wit...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th c. Leather Wrapped French Binoculars
19th c. Leather Wrapped French Binoculars

19th c. Leather Wrapped French Binoculars

$135 / item

H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

19th c. Leather Wrapped French Binoculars

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of leather wrapped and brass opera binoculars. Stamped "12 Verres Supérieurs" on the metal bridge.. The metal focus wheel works well and their optics are good...

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

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Metal

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Opera Glasses
French Opera Glasses

French Opera Glasses

$375

H 1.5 in W 4 in D 3 in

French Opera Glasses

Located in Tampa, FL

A refined and elegant pair of late 19th century French opera glasses, crafted by the esteemed maker Lefils Paris. Exquisitely detailed in bronze doré and inlaid with glowing mother o...

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Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments

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Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

$80

H 11.42 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in

Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

Located in Madrid, ES

Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish Decorative use, not functional. Gilt metal telescope decorated with a dark band standing on a tripod, also gilt metal, with thre...

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20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Other

19th c. Leather Wrapped German Alpenglas Binoculars
19th c. Leather Wrapped German Alpenglas Binoculars

19th c. Leather Wrapped German Alpenglas Binoculars

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique Alpenglas leather wrapped and brass binoculars manufactured in Germany. Clear lenses and smooth mechanics. "Alpenglas" stamped on both barrels. "Optiker Martin Koch" is...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass

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

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

$154

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and clean and elegant lines. Inspired by classic models. Weight: 945 gr." Size: 9 x 15...

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20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Other

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

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock

$550

H 7.5 in W 4.33 in D 1.77 in

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock

Located in Miami, FL

Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.

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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Bakelite

Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope
Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope

Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope

$580Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Keuffel & Effer Co. military transit surveyor. It consists of a compass and a telescope. Inside the center of the compass is hallmarked Keuffel & Esser. Also over the front...

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20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Metal

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 made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunction wi...

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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Historical Memorabilia

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Aluminum

Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century
Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century

Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/2941 , vintage French telescopes with its case: for Your holidays ! Small and convenient to carry . Signed ISELI, Paris.

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Early 20th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

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

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

$375

H 2.95 in W 4.3 in D 1.77 in

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Located in Miami, FL

Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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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

$240Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.88 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

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 Original unrestored vintage used condition Refer to all images listed

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

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USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.

USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.

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...

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Vintage 1970s Historical Memorabilia

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Vintage, German, Leitz 10 x 80 Observation Binoculars
Vintage, German, Leitz 10 x 80 Observation Binoculars

Vintage, German, Leitz 10 x 80 Observation Binoculars

$7,242

H 8.67 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in

Vintage, German, Leitz 10 x 80 Observation Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Second world war 10 x 80 observation binoculars. A pair of German ex military observation binoculars with 45º incline eyepieces mounted onto an aluminium cradle and gimble. The whole...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum

Emil Busch German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars, Superb Optics, Restored/Polished.
Emil Busch German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars, Superb Optics, Restored/Polished.

Emil Busch German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars, Superb Optics, Restored/Polished.

Located in Canterbury, England

German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Emil Busch Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifying enemy aircraft and directing ...

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Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

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Located in London, GB

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Forsyth Luxury Zebra Hide King Pillow

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Japanese Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese binoculars available for sale. Each of these unique Japanese binoculars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and glass. Japanese binoculars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese binoculars made by industrial designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Japanese binoculars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nikon, Fuji Meibo and Kowa are consistently popular.

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 Japanese Binoculars

  • 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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