$10,995
H 51.19 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950's.
Located in Canterbury, England
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2) These so called "big
Aluminum
$31,248
H 78.75 in W 18.51 in D 28.75 in
1970's Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod
By Nikon
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An iconic piece of Japanese military-grade optics, this pair of Nikon 20×120 binocular telescopes
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century French Opera Military Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal
Metal
Antique French Field Binoculars Brass Leather Wrap Le Maire
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Military Binoculars Leather Wrapped stamped MV SRL field gear 4.5 W x 2.13 D x 5.63 H
Brass, Metal
$47,790
H 64.97 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 20x 120 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Defence Agency 120 mm Military Observation Binoculars Manufacturer: Toko / Kowa (Tokyo Kōgaku / Kowa Kōki
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
WWII US Military Field Binoculars, 1943
By Taylor-Hobson
Located in Houston, TX
"WWII US military field binoculars," Taylor-Hobson MK III, 1943. Taylor-Hobson was founded in
French Military Officer With Map And Binoculars
By Étienne Prosper Berne-Bellecour
Located in Mexico, MX
Oil on Panel. by french Painter E. Berne- Bellecour
Panel
Chinese Military Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
High power binoculars on custom hardwood pedestal with cut crystal lenses precision binoculars with
Metal
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
Metal, Brass
Military Binoculars on Stand
Located in London, GB
Superb 1940's French made 12 x 60 binoculars (12 power magnification and 60 mm objective lenses
Zeiss Military Binoculars, circa 1940
By Carl Zeiss
Located in London, GB
maker (from 1940 the origin of German military equipment was intended to be obscured from the enemy by
Aluminum
World War II Military Binoculars
Located in London, GB
military in 1936 and went into production with various modifications and manufacturers. The rugged
Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic stand has been originally
Aluminum, Brass
J. Schneider WWII Military Binoculars, circa 1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in London, GB
originally designed by Emil Busch in 1935, adopted by the military in 1936 and went into production with
Aluminum, Brass
Ernst Leitz WWII 10 x 80 Military Binoculars, circa 1940
By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
Located in London, GB
filters. This model was designed by Emil Busch in 1935, adopted by the military in 1936 and went into
Aluminum, Brass
Military Nikon Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Nikon 20 X 120 military binoculars. Set on a period, extendable oak and polished metal
Metal
World War II Japanese Military 20 x 120 Binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in London, GB
military binoculars with straight through oculars, circa 1940, by Nikko of Japan, originally used for long
Fine Impressive WW1 Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1917
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual and impressive pair of World War 1 pair of British issued military binoculars
Brass
Sold
H 64 in W 10.75 in D 20 in
Superb WWII Military Observation Binoculars by Toko of Japan on Aluminium Stand
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of 15 x 100 (15 power magnification and 100 mm objective lenses) large scale military
Nikko 20 x 120 Military Observation Binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in London, GB
Japanese military binoculars during WWII. It is recorded that the Japanese optical industries purchased
Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass
19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of leather wrapped military binoculars and original leather case
Metal
Pair WW1 Binoculars - British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
Brass
WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
Brass
WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
Brass
Pair WW1 Binoculars, British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
Brass
Superb Pair of WWI Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1918
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War I British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass on the
Brass
Pair WW1 Binoculars, British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
Brass
Sold
H 5.13 in W 5.5 in D 2.75 in
Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Lemaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
Brass
Sold
H 7 in W 6 in D 3 in
Pair of WWI Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1917, Comont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, signed Colmont
Brass
Sold
H 6.63 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
Pair of WWI Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
Brass
Sold
H 6.25 in W 5.75 in D 3.38 in
Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1917, Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, signed Colmont
Brass
Sold
H 16.83 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case - British Officer's Issue - 1917 - LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
Brass
Sold
H 6.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1918, Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, the bridge
Brass
WWII Toko 15 x 80 Binoculars circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of 15 x 80 (15 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) military binoculars by
Aluminum, Brass
J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars
By Joseph Schneider
Located in London, GB
originally designed by Emil Busch in 1935, adopted by the military in 1936 and went into production with
Aluminum
Big Wartime Binoculars by J. Schneider, Germany
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Fernrohre in Heer, Luftwaffe und Marine: military binoculars and telescopes in the army, air force and navy
Aluminum
French Made WW1 Binoculars For British Military Issue c.1916
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful pair of fully refurbished French made binoculars, stamped M G (Ministere de la Guerre
Brass
J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars, circa 1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in London, GB
originally designed by Emil Busch in 1935, adopted by the military in 1936 and went into production with
Aluminum
French Made WW1 Binoculars For British Military Issue c.1917
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful pair of fully refurbished French made binoculars, stamped M G (Ministere de la Guerre
Brass
Vintage Observation Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A pair of Polish ex military observation binoculars with 45º incline eyepieces mounted onto an
Observation Binoculars 10 x 80
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German observation binoculars, 10 X 80. A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars
Busch 10 X 80 Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German observation binoculars, 10 X 80 A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars mounted
Aluminum
1940's German Binoculars 10x80 Magnification
Located in Oakland, CA
Military anti-aircraft surveillance binoculars with adjustable height and focus. Polished metal
Aluminum
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
Aluminum
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 binoculars. A pair of rare Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German ex-military observation
Aluminum
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
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
Aluminum
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
Brass
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
Brass
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
Aluminum
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
Aluminum
Josef Schneider WWII 10 X 80 Observation Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German Schneider observation binoculars, 10 X 80. A pair of German ex-military observation
Aluminum
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
Brass
Vintage Josef Schneider 10 X 80 WWII Observation Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German Schneider observation binoculars, 10 X 80. A pair of German ex-military observation
Aluminum
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
Metal
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
Aluminum, Brass
Second World War 10 x 80 Binoculars, Hensoldt Wetzlar, Germany
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
-military observation binoculars mounted on a modern aluminium cradle and gimble with vintage adjustable
Aluminum
U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Marine Binnoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage pair of U.S. military Mark 32 binoculars. From Anchor Optical Corporation, New York NY
Steel
Leather Military Binoculars, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of leather wrapped military binoculars. The binoculars are in
Metal
10 x 80 Military Binoculars
Located in London, GB
A pair of Czech 10 x 80 military observation binoculars, with original tripod and transport case
Military Binoculars, Periscope, Donkey's Ears
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
a Binocular Periscope, Trench Binoculars, Battery Commander's Telescope, or Donkey Ear Binoculars
Brass
Sold
H 6 in W 4.75 in D 2 in
19th Century Leather Military Binoculars "Gieure Paris" and Case, circa 1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing pair of antique leather wrapped binoculars that have "Gieure Paris" embossed around each
Leather
WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Aspen, CO
This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 Kriegsmarine binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden or chrome Tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl...
Aluminum
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Aspen, CO
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 marine binoculars on an Original Wild GST20 Heerbrug tripod .15 x magnification with 80 mm objective lens. Stamped Fuji Meibo and Serial numbered 2564. These optic...
Aluminum
Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
Binocular Aircraft Target on tripod, with adjustable height. An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel
$25,435
H 61.03 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
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). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...
Metal
BMT 110 mm Binoculars
By Kazan
Located in Aspen, CO
BMT-110 Soviet Marine Binocular Telescope – 20x110mm Cold War Era Optics, Circa 1950s Step into the history of Cold War surveillance and maritime observation with this rare Soviet B...
Steel
$11,820
H 51.58 in W 15.36 in D 10.63 in
Naval Binoculars USSR, 20mmx 100mm Magnification, Cold War Period, 1970's.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb and very rare set of naval binoculars, with ultra high magnification, these were designed primarily for use in naval and maritime operations, and also from port. The 20x mag...
Wood
$800
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather case, France By: LeMaire Paris (in the style of) Material: brass, copper, metal, ...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
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
20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impressive set of highly polished Cold War-era anti-aircraft binoculars from the former USSR, crafted in the 20th Century. Accompanied by a sleek and adjustable metal tripod, thes...
Metal
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.
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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.
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