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Carl Zeiss RWDF Periscope Binoculars on Tripod Stand, circa 1965
Carl Zeiss RWDF Periscope Binoculars on Tripod Stand, circa 1965

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 manufacturer Carl Zeiss. The RWDF (direction-wise Doppelfernrohr) 10 x 50 binocular P...

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Vintage 1960s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

20th Century English Polished Observation Binoculars By Ross, c.1940
20th Century English Polished Observation Binoculars By Ross, c.1940

20th Century English Polished Observation Binoculars By Ross, c.1940

By Ross

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

With a magnification of 10 (magnification) x 70 (aperture), and mounted on a telescopic wood stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a lovely two tone...

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20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Military Binoculars on Stand
Military Binoculars on Stand

Military Binoculars on Stand

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H 53 in W 9.25 in D 17 in

Military Binoculars on Stand

Located in London, GB

Made under the supervision of German technicians incorporating Zeiss optical standards, this model is regarded highly for design and optical performance. The binoculars have been st...

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Vintage 1940s French Scientific Instruments

WWII Binoculars on Stand
WWII Binoculars on Stand

WWII Binoculars on Stand

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H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

WWII Binoculars on Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Polished Observation Binoculars 10 x 80 – from Schneider from Kreuznach WW2 Binoculars made by the German company in the period 1940-1943 D.F. (Doppel Fernrohe) 10 x 80 observation...

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Vintage 1940s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

German Schneider Observation Binoculars, on Wooden Tripod Stand
German Schneider Observation Binoculars, on Wooden Tripod Stand

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 binoculars mounted on a modern aluminium cradle and gimble with vintage adjustable woode...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

WWII German Army Field Binoculars on Stand, Excellent Optics
WWII German Army Field Binoculars on Stand, Excellent Optics

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.

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Vintage 1940s German Nautical Objects

WWII German CXN Field Binoculars on Stand Excellent Optics
WWII German CXN Field Binoculars on Stand Excellent Optics

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 great.

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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

20th Century WWII Style Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Stand
20th Century WWII Style Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Stand

20th Century WWII Style Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Industrial 20th WWII style naval anti-aircraft binoculars mounted to a large adjustable height tripod stand.

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20th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Nickel

World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

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 Telescope) 10 x 80, CXN (3 letter wartime German coding for Emil Busch) 75494 ( serial...

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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stainless Steel

World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

Located in Houston, TX

Dimensions below are for binoculars attached with full extension of telescopic stand.   

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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Russian Field Binoculars Excellent Optics circa 1950 on Stand
Russian Field Binoculars Excellent Optics circa 1950 on Stand

Russian Field Binoculars Excellent Optics circa 1950 on Stand

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Not only a sculpture but also very fine quality working optics.

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Vintage 1950s Russian Modern Aviation Objects

Stunning 20th Century Soviet Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
Stunning 20th Century Soviet Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

Stunning 20th Century Soviet Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of “big-eye” Russian / Soviet anti-aircraft binoculars with telescopic sunshades on a later aluminium stand, circa 1950.

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20th Century Russian Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

20th Century Polish TZK Binoculars On Telescopic Stand, c.1950
20th Century Polish TZK Binoculars On Telescopic Stand, c.1950

20th Century Polish TZK Binoculars On Telescopic Stand, c.1950

By TZK

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A Polish mid-20th century 10x80 binoculars produced by TZK, the polished steel with adjustable settings and mounted on polished wooden telescopic tripod stand with brass fittings.

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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-20th Century British Navy Ross Battleship Binoculars on Stand
Mid-20th Century British Navy Ross Battleship Binoculars on Stand

Mid-20th Century British Navy Ross Battleship Binoculars on Stand

By Andrew Ross

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning and highly decorative pair of World War 2 era British Royal Navy gunsight battleship binoculars, by ROSS of London, (serial number 10048), circa 1940. Used by ...

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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

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Steel

20th Century Soviet 'Donkey Ears' Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950
20th Century Soviet 'Donkey Ears' Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950

20th Century Soviet 'Donkey Ears' Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Stunning mid-20th century soviet pair of 10x45 'Donkey Ears' field binoculars. The binoculars are mounted on polished wooden telescopic tripod stand with metal fittings.

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20th Century Russian Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950
20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950

By TZK

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The binoculars are mounted on polished wooden telescopic tripod stand with metal fittings.

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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950
20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950

By TZK

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The binoculars are mounted on polished wooden telescopic tripod stand with metal fittings.

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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950
20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950

By TZK

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The binoculars are mounted on polished wooden telescopic tripod stand with metal fittings.

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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Stunning 20th Century Polish TZK Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950
Stunning 20th Century Polish TZK Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950

Stunning 20th Century Polish TZK Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950

By TZK

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The binoculars can be contained within its original fitted tin box complete with accessories including eye-shades and monocular prismatic sighting attachment stamped xbk TZK, booklet...

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20th Century Polish Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

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. These binoculars are works of art in polished steel with brass fittings that ...

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Stunning WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
Stunning WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940

Stunning WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940

By Emil Busch, Joseph Schneider

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider steel observation telescope binoculars on a later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has been...

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Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stunning 20th Century WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
Stunning 20th Century WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

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 binoculars on a later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busc...

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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Stunning 20th Century Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
Stunning 20th Century Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

Stunning 20th Century Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

By Emil Busch, Joseph Schneider

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description:  Genuine 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a later telescopic Stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busc...

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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Stunning Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
Stunning Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940

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 later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has ...

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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Stunning WWII German Schneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
Stunning WWII German Schneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940

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 later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has ...

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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Stunning 20th Century WWII German Emil Busch Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
Stunning 20th Century WWII German Emil Busch Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand

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 on a later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and ...

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Vintage 1940s German 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

A superb pair of 15 x 100 (15 power magnification and 100 mm objective lenses) large scale military binoculars, circa 1940, by Toko of Japan, originally used for long range land, sea...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Observation Binoculars by Schneider WWII
Observation Binoculars by Schneider WWII

Observation Binoculars by Schneider WWII

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H 55.1 in W 7.9 in D 16.9 in

Observation Binoculars by Schneider WWII

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching oakwood stand. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally, the outside smo...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum

Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars
Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars

Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars

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H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic stand has been originally designed for detecting of targets by anti-aircraft batteries.

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Vintage 1940s Russian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany
German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany

German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany

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H 55.1 in W 7.9 in L 55.1 in

German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany

By E. Leitz

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching teak stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally,...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch, Germany
German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch, Germany

German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch, Germany

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H 55.1 in W 7.9 in D 16.9 in

German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch, Germany

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching teak stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally,...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany

By Joseph Schneider

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching mahogany stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professiona...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany

By Joseph Schneider

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching mahogany stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professiona...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany

By Joseph Schneider

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching mahogany Stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professiona...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

World War II German Army Field Binoculars
World War II German Army Field Binoculars

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 designed for detecting of targets by anti-aircraft batteries.

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Vintage 1940s German Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany

By Joseph Schneider

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching mahogany stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professional...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Russian Border Guard Binoculars, circa 1950
20th Century Russian Border Guard Binoculars, circa 1950

20th Century Russian Border Guard Binoculars, circa 1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of “big-eye” Russian Border Guard binoculars on a wooden telescopic stand, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Russian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Aluminum World War Two German Army Field Binoculars
Aluminum World War Two German Army Field Binoculars

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 designed for detecting of targets by anti-aircraft batteries.

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Vintage 1950s German Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Josef Schneider WWII 10 X 80 Observation Binoculars
Josef Schneider WWII 10 X 80 Observation Binoculars

Josef Schneider WWII 10 X 80 Observation Binoculars

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H 11.03 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in

Josef Schneider WWII 10 X 80 Observation Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The D.F. engraved before 10x80 on the binoculars stands for Doppel-Fernrohr (double telescope) and they are mechanically joined together along the horizontal axis with both the left ...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Josef Schneider 10 X 80 WWII Observation Binoculars
Vintage Josef Schneider 10 X 80 WWII Observation Binoculars

Vintage Josef Schneider 10 X 80 WWII Observation Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The D.F. engraved before 10 x 80 on the binoculars stands for Doppel-Fernrohr (double telescope) and they are mechanically joined together along the horizontal axis with both the lef...

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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII  Binoculars by E. Busch Made in 1940-1944
German WWII  Binoculars by E. Busch Made in 1940-1944

German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch Made in 1940-1944

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H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch Made in 1940-1944

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stylishly constructed with a semi-gimbal brace system of polished aluminum on a matching teak stand. The inside of the binoculars has been professionally cleaned, the outside has ...

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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

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

With a magnification of 15 (magnification) x 80 (aperture), and mounted on a cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese ...

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20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Aluminum and Brass World War II German Army Field Binoculars
Aluminum and Brass World War II German Army Field Binoculars

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 designed for detecting of targets by anti-aircraft batteries.

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Second World War 10 x 80 Binoculars, Hensoldt Wetzlar, Germany
Second World War 10 x 80 Binoculars, Hensoldt Wetzlar, Germany

Second World War 10 x 80 Binoculars, Hensoldt Wetzlar, Germany

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The D.F. engraved before 10 x 80 on the binoculars stands for Doppel-Fernrohr (double telescope) and they are mechanically joined together along the horizontal axis with both the lef...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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

With a magnification of 20 (magnification) x 120 (aperture), and mounted on a cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...

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20th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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

With a magnification of 20 (magnification) x 120 (aperture), and mounted on a telescopic cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinct...

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20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

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

With a magnification of 15 (magnification) x 80 (aperture), and mounted on a cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese ...

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20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

With a magnification of 20 (magnification) x 120 (aperture), and mounted on a telescopic cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinct...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Busche Binoculars on Stand, circa 1940
Vintage German Busche Binoculars on Stand, circa 1940

Vintage German Busche Binoculars on Stand, circa 1940

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning and highly decorative Second World War German made Emil Busch observation binoculars for spotting aircraft and directing searchlights and AA guns. They bear the Ge...

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Mid-20th Century German Scientific Instruments

WWII Japanese Chrome and Brass Binoculars on Tripod Stand
WWII Japanese Chrome and Brass Binoculars on Tripod Stand

WWII Japanese Chrome and Brass Binoculars on Tripod Stand

By NIKKO

Located in San Francisco, CA

A massive pair of chrome and brass binoculars, with some adjustments on the binoculars as well as multiple adjustments on the later tripod stand.

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Brass Field Binoculars with Removable Folding Tripod Stand
Vintage Brass Field Binoculars with Removable Folding Tripod Stand

Vintage Brass Field Binoculars with Removable Folding Tripod Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The binoculars can be mounted onto a stand supported by a tri-footed base hinged for balancing on an uneven surface.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

TZK Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950
TZK Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950

TZK Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950

By TZK

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Used by military / marine as observation binoculars on a telescopic stand, both in polished steel with brass finitures.

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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage German D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe Binoculars On Stand 20th Century
Vintage German D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe Binoculars On Stand 20th Century

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 code of DKL made by Joseph Schneider & Co, Kreuznach, Germany, circa 1939 in date.

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20th Century German Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Stand Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of stand binoculars available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, all stand binoculars available were constructed with great care. Stand binoculars have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Stand binoculars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Stand binoculars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joseph Schneider, Emil Busch and TZK are consistently popular.

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