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Navy Binoculars
Navy Binoculars

Navy Binoculars

$6,952 / item

Navy Binoculars

Located in Paris, FR

Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Miniature silver binoculars
Miniature silver binoculars

Miniature silver binoculars

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Miniature silver binoculars with engravings and wooden applications.

Category

20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

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

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...

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

BMT 110 mm Binoculars
BMT 110 mm Binoculars

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...

Category

20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Russian 20×110 Naval Binoculars
Russian 20×110 Naval Binoculars

Russian 20×110 Naval Binoculars

By Louis Solomon

Located in Aspen, CO

Experience the power and precision of Cold War-era naval observation with these authentic Russian 20×110 Naval Binoculars. Manufactured by leading Soviet optical factories such as LO...

Category

Vintage 1970s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Binoculars for Bausch & Lomb
Vintage Binoculars for Bausch & Lomb

Vintage Binoculars for Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Vintage Binoculars with leather case.

Category

20th Century American More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal

WWII Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine binoculars
WWII Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine binoculars

WWII Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Aspen, CO

This is an exceptional WWII German Kriegsmarine binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden or chrome Tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss.

Category

Vintage 1940s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

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

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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

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..

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

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.

Category

20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Other

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

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 Original unrestored vintage used condition Refer to all images listed

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base
Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base

Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Vintage library or yachting binoculars circa 1910. Polished and lacquered. With smooth focal gear.

Category

Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Located in Miami, FL

Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

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

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

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

Nikon 20 x 120 binoculars Extremely Rare

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

This is not just a pair of binoculars — it’s an investment-grade optical artifact.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Elizabethan Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris
Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris

Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris

By Lawrence and Mayo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Vintage Colmont FT Paris binoculars Colmont a French optical company known for producing high-quality binoculars  leather-covered body maker stamp present 7.75 x 5 ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars

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...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Heavy Pair of Highly Polished Library Binoculars
Heavy Pair of Highly Polished Library Binoculars

Heavy Pair of Highly Polished Library Binoculars

Located in Norwell, MA

Exceptional pair of polished and lacquered English Marine binoculars. Rare amber filtered lenses. Geared focal knob.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case

Located in Miami, FL

Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case. In very good condition.

Category

20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Victorian silver theatre binoculars with relief garlands
Victorian silver theatre binoculars with relief garlands

Victorian silver theatre binoculars with relief garlands

Located in Porto, PT

Descrição: Binóculos de teatro em prata com grinaldas relevadas do período Vitoriano. Metal: Prata. Origem: Inglesa. Marca: Periodo Vitoriano. Peso: 449.17 gramas. Dimensões: 11cmx7....

Category

20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Marchand Paris WW1 French Field Glasses or Binoculars
Marchand Paris WW1 French Field Glasses or Binoculars

Marchand Paris WW1 French Field Glasses or Binoculars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of World War I binoculars by Marchand, Paris, beautifully patinated and fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather Wrapped German Binoculars and Case c.1921
Antique Leather Wrapped German Binoculars and Case c.1921

Antique Leather Wrapped German Binoculars and Case c.1921

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique Carl Zeiss Jena binoculars and original leather case, manufactured in Germany in 1921.

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Argentine Binoculars by Eigendorf y Lesser, 1900
Antique Argentine Binoculars by Eigendorf y Lesser, 1900

Antique Argentine Binoculars by Eigendorf y Lesser, 1900

By Eigendorf y Lesser 1

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Old Argentine binoculars for Your holidays ! That's a very interesting price for closing activities.

Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars

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 binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti airc...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique French Field Binoculars Brass Leather Wrap Le Maire
Antique French Field Binoculars Brass Leather Wrap Le Maire

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 Preowned original vintage condition.

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899
19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of leather wrapped expandable binoculars with "Marquise Paris" embossed in the center.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

The binoculars have integrated lighting for night-time naval use (chart + ocular illumination), a typical feature on ship bridge binoculars.

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case
Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case

Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dimensions: Max Width: 16.5cm (6.5'') Max Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'') Max Height: 14cm (5.5'') Binoculars Width: 13.5cm (5.25'') Binoculars Depth: 4cm (1.5'') Binoculars Height: 12.5cm (5'')

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Swedish 20th Century Pair of Theater Binoculars With Leather Case
Swedish 20th Century Pair of Theater Binoculars With Leather Case

Swedish 20th Century Pair of Theater Binoculars With Leather Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant pair of early 20th-century Swedish theater binoculars blends polished aluminum and richly textured leather, offering both refined craftsmanship and functionality.

Category

20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian

Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pair of cased binoculars. An English, enamel brass optical instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Russian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Carl Zeiss cold war era 10 x 50 periscope binoculars
Carl Zeiss cold war era 10 x 50 periscope binoculars

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Antique French Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan, and Mirror, 1880
Antique French Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan, and Mirror, 1880

Antique French Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan, and Mirror, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/431 - Pretty old French theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. Delicious and useful also for Your summer nights or for a gift.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Antique Belle Époque Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan & Mirror, 1880
Antique Belle Époque Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan & Mirror, 1880

Antique Belle Époque Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan & Mirror, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pretty old theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. a wonderful gift for any lady, young or in mature age.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

19th c. Leather LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars and Case c.1890
19th c. Leather LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars and Case c.1890

19th c. Leather LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars and Case c.1890

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique pair of leather wrapped binoculars perfect for concerts and sports games. Black lacquered over brass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London
Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London

Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London

Located in High Point, NC

This pair of binoculars is marked W. Watson & Sons, London, who were the finest optical instrument manufacturers in England.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage World War Two Supply Poster Binoculars Wanted Urgently WWII
Original Vintage World War Two Supply Poster Binoculars Wanted Urgently WWII

Original Vintage World War Two Supply Poster Binoculars Wanted Urgently WWII

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two poster - Wanted Urgently Our Fighting Services must have and will buy every suitable pair of binoculars now privately owned They need yours now!

Category

Vintage 1940s British Posters

Materials

Paper

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Exquisite Rare French Limoges Style Detailed Binoculars Treasure Jewelry Box
Exquisite Rare French Limoges Style Detailed Binoculars Treasure Jewelry Box

Exquisite Rare French Limoges Style Detailed Binoculars Treasure Jewelry Box

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Style Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Box. Outsta...

Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 Binoculars with Case - 2Y307
Vintage Pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 Binoculars with Case - 2Y307

Vintage Pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 Binoculars with Case - 2Y307

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Brand: Hany-Look Model: Aldersicht 12x50 Type: Binoculars Origin: Unknown Condition: Good vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 20th Century German Anti Aircraft Binoculars By Joseph Schneider c.1940
Vintage 20th Century German Anti Aircraft Binoculars By Joseph Schneider c.1940

Vintage 20th Century German Anti Aircraft Binoculars By Joseph Schneider c.1940

By Joseph Schneider

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A pair of Second World War anti-aircraft binoculars, mounted on their original wooden and polished metal tripod.

Category

20th Century German Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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

Built by Nippon Kogaku (the company that would become Nikon), these Mark II binoculars were designed for long-distance surveillance from naval ships, coastal stations and strategic l...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

German Karl Zeiss Periscope Binoculars, 10 x 50, Deep Magnification, Cold War..
German Karl Zeiss Periscope Binoculars, 10 x 50, Deep Magnification, Cold War..

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 magnification of 10x with optics of 50mm, providing detailed observation across a wide angle.

Category

Vintage 1960s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London
Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique opera glasses. An English, leather and brass binocular by Ross of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A charming and original example of ...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in North Miami, FL

Crafted in the style of LeMaire Paris, the binoculars feature a harmonious blend of gilt brass and black finishes, adorned with delicate foliate motifs.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2,  12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2,  12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.

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 Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifying enemy aircraft and d...

Category

Vintage 1940s Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

By LeRoy

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These binoculars are composed of brass with very good o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of binoculars available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, all binoculars available were constructed with great care. Binoculars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Binoculars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Industrial and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many binoculars are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Zeiss, Joseph Schneider and Fuji Meibo produced popular binoculars that are worth a look.

How Much are Binoculars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,297, while they’re typically $52 on the low end and $65,000 highest priced.
Questions About Binoculars
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Choosing a set of binoculars is really a matter of preference and will depend on the intended use. The magnification strength, objective lens diameter, protective features and materials used will all vary depending on how you will use them. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of binoculars for any activity ranging from bird watching to going to the opera.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    J. P. Lemiere invented binoculars. In 1825, he created the first example of modern-day binoculars, a pair of opera glasses that could magnify objects across short distances. Building on his work, Ignazio Porro unveiled a more powerful pair in 1854 by adding a prism system. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, opera glasses are not the same as binoculars. Although they resemble one another, opera glasses are usually smaller than binoculars and have lower-power optics that do not magnify as much. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique opera glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, Carl Zeiss binoculars are generally thought of as good in terms of their quality. The German maker is one of the leading manufacturers of binoculars in the world. The company uses only fine-quality materials like all-metal bodies and high-end glass in its products, and strict quality controls guide the manufacturing process to ensure that its binoculars are flawless. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Carl Zeiss binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To spot fake Zeiss binoculars, examine their details and compare them to photos of authentic examples of the same model. Counterfeiters often miss small details. For instance, the focus knobs may be the wrong size or shape, or screw hardware may protrude in areas where they should be flush. Checking the serial number can also be beneficial. On Zeiss binoculars, you can usually find it along the hinge, below the right eyepiece or between the tube and the left hinge. Research your model to find out where the serial number should appear. If your binoculars have the serial number somewhere else, they may not be authentic. Cross-referencing the serial number with information shared on trusted online resources can also help you identify a fake. When in doubt, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Carl Zeiss binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between opera glasses and binoculars relates to their size and optics. Opera glasses are generally smaller and feature low-power optics. They are usually used only for viewing theatrical performances. Larger, more powerful binoculars have a wide range of uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of opera glasses and binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Currently, the military uses an M22 binocular as their primary field binocular with 7X magnification. In the past, the military used a range of hand-held binoculars and tripod-mounted binoculars for their scouting needs. Shop a collection of vintage, authentic military binoculars on 1stDibs.
  • 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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