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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

Specifications Manufacturer: Nippon Kogaku (Nikon) Era: Late 1960s – early 1970s Magnification: 20× Objective Lens Diameter: 120 mm Optical System: Porro prism Binocular Dimens...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

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...

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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.

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

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...

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Vintage 1940s German Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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

Accompanied by a sleek and adjustable metal tripod, these binoculars earned the nickname "big eye" due to their expansive field of view and exceptional optical performance.

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Vintage 1950s Russian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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

They are mounted on a sturdy but lightweight tripod which can be height and angle adjusted. Specification: The height of the tripod can raise the binoculars from approx 130cm- 200...

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Vintage 1970s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box

Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an aluminium tripod.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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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

Other features include spirit levels, flip-down internal sun shield and external adjustable anti-glare hood. Top section without tripod measures 32 inches. With tripod closed measur...

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Vintage 1960s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Carl Zeiss Cold War Berlin Wall Periscope Binoculars on a Tripod
Carl Zeiss Cold War Berlin Wall Periscope Binoculars on a Tripod

Carl Zeiss Cold War Berlin Wall Periscope Binoculars on a Tripod

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Berlin wall periscope binoculars on a tripod. ‘The Spy Who Came In From The Cold’ Carl Zeiss RWDF periscope binoculars on tripod This Carl Zeiss RWDF (Direction-wise Doppelfern...

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Vintage 1960s German Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Zeiss World War 2 Binoculars, circa 1940
Carl Zeiss World War 2 Binoculars, circa 1940

Carl Zeiss World War 2 Binoculars, circa 1940

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H 67 in W 34 in D 34 in

Carl Zeiss World War 2 Binoculars, circa 1940

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Aspen, CO

The height of the tripod is adjustable. The binoculars have been expertly hand-polished, and the optics have been fully inspected by our optics technician.

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Binoculars Periscope 20 / 40x80 ZEISS WWII JENA, 1950s
Binoculars Periscope 20 / 40x80 ZEISS WWII JENA, 1950s

Binoculars Periscope 20 / 40x80 ZEISS WWII JENA, 1950s

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H 66.93 in W 4.73 in D 9.85 in

Binoculars Periscope 20 / 40x80 ZEISS WWII JENA, 1950s

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

Periscope was mainly equipped with the German army. The binoculars and the tripod were not polished. A unique collector's and decorative item.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Nikon WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars on Later Tripod
Nikon WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars on Later Tripod

Nikon WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars on Later Tripod

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H 70.87 in W 13.39 in D 12.21 in

Nikon WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars on Later Tripod

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval/Marine Binoculars. Set on an original 1970's Hercules tripod stand.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars on Tripod, Original Box
Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars on Tripod, Original Box

Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars on Tripod, Original Box

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Great pair of Naval binoculars by Fuji Meibo with the original wood box and matching adjustable tripod.

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20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

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

Height: 68" fully extended on tripod, leg splay on tripod 42" Binocular measurements: Length: 22" Width: 8 1/2" Depth: 4 1/4"

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

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

Field Binoculars
Field Binoculars

Field Binoculars

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H 72 in W 40 in D 40 in

Field Binoculars

Located in New York, NY

Large pair of field binoculars on adjustable tripod stand. Nickel-plated with brass accents.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Binoculars 15x80
Binoculars 15x80

Binoculars 15x80

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H 58.5 in W 12.88 in D 14 in

Binoculars 15x80

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 bulletproof straight-body instrument...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese WWII Binoculars
Japanese WWII Binoculars

Japanese WWII Binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in New York, NY

The lens have been cleaned and refitted and are in working order. The binoculars and the tripod have been cleaned and re-polished to original condition.

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20th Century Japanese Decorative 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. These binoculars are works of art in polished steel with brass fittings that ...

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Zeiss 10 x 80 Naval Binoculars Set on a Wooden Tripod, German, circa 1940
Zeiss 10 x 80 Naval Binoculars Set on a Wooden Tripod, German, circa 1940

Zeiss 10 x 80 Naval Binoculars Set on a Wooden Tripod, German, circa 1940

By ZEISS

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of 10x80 binoculars with eyepieces set at 45 degrees, attributed to Zeiss. Set on period, extending oak and brass stand with chromed conical feet. 10 times magnification with ...

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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

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

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

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Vintage 1940s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Observation Binoculars 10 x 80
Observation Binoculars 10 x 80

Observation Binoculars 10 x 80

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H 12.01 in W 19.1 in D 16.15 in

Observation Binoculars 10 x 80

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

German observation binoculars, 10 X 80. A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars mounted on an modern aluminium cradle and gimble with vintage adjustable wooden tripod.

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Mid-20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles

Busch 10 X 80 Binoculars
Busch 10 X 80 Binoculars

Busch 10 X 80 Binoculars

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H 11 in W 19 in D 16 in

Busch 10 X 80 Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

German observation binoculars, 10 X 80 A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars mounted on a modern aluminium cradle with vintage adjustable wooden tripod by Leica.

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Mid-20th Century European Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Kriegsmarine Binoculars 1940 -1945
WWII Kriegsmarine Binoculars 1940 -1945

WWII Kriegsmarine Binoculars 1940 -1945

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H 62.6 in W 21.26 in D 10.24 in

WWII Kriegsmarine Binoculars 1940 -1945

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Very solid and waterproof binoculars Standing on an old adjustable tripod Super binoculars in perfect condition.

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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Zeiss Marine Binoculars WWII
Carl Zeiss Marine Binoculars WWII

Carl Zeiss Marine Binoculars WWII

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H 68.9 in W 21.26 in D 10.24 in

Carl Zeiss Marine Binoculars WWII

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Very solid and waterproof binoculars Standing on an original old adjustable tripod.

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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Zeiss Military Binoculars, circa 1940
Zeiss Military Binoculars, circa 1940

Zeiss Military Binoculars, circa 1940

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H 55.5 in W 9 in D 16 in

Zeiss Military Binoculars, circa 1940

By Carl Zeiss

Located in London, GB

The optics have been fully refurbished to the highest standards. These binoculars come with a newly made hardwood floor Stand to provide stability to the tripod.

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Observation Binoculars, 10 X 80 German
Observation Binoculars, 10 X 80 German

Observation Binoculars, 10 X 80 German

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H 11.03 in W 19.1 in D 16.15 in

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 on a modern aluminium cradle with vintage adjustable wooden tripod by Leica.

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Big Eyes Binoculars Kowa 20 x 120
Big Eyes Binoculars Kowa 20 x 120

Big Eyes Binoculars Kowa 20 x 120

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H 66.93 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in

Big Eyes Binoculars Kowa 20 x 120

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Now mounted on a height-adjustable tripod. Very impressive and large binoculars.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Nikko 20 x 120 Military Observation Binoculars
Nikko 20 x 120 Military Observation Binoculars

Nikko 20 x 120 Military Observation Binoculars

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H 67.25 in W 15.75 in D 22.5 in

Nikko 20 x 120 Military Observation Binoculars

By NIKKO

Located in London, GB

The binoculars come with a newly made hardwood floor stand to provide stability to the tripod.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass

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 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

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

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 'WILD' ...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

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 wooden ...

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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

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Aluminum

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

German Second World War Hensoldt Wetzlar Observation Binoculars, 10 x 80. A pair of German ex-military observation binoculars mounted on a modern aluminium cradle and gimble with vi...

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum

Kriegsmarine Battleship Deck Mounted Binoculars Carl Zeis Jena 10 x 80 -20°
Kriegsmarine Battleship Deck Mounted Binoculars Carl Zeis Jena 10 x 80 -20°

Kriegsmarine Battleship Deck Mounted Binoculars Carl Zeis Jena 10 x 80 -20°

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Very solid and waterproof viewer Standing on original old Carl Zeiss adjustable tripod Superb binoculars in perfect condition. Type: Carl Zeiss Jena 10 x 80 -20° BLC 180507 Porr...

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Vintage 1940s German Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Kriegsmarine Battleship Deck Mounted Binoculars Carl Zeis Jena 10 x 80 -20°
Kriegsmarine Battleship Deck Mounted Binoculars Carl Zeis Jena 10 x 80 -20°

Kriegsmarine Battleship Deck Mounted Binoculars Carl Zeis Jena 10 x 80 -20°

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Very solid and waterproof viewer Standing on original old Carl Zeiss adjustable tripod Superb binoculars in perfect condition. Type: Carl Zeiss Jena 10 x 80 -20 ° BLC 180507 Por...

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Vintage 1940s German Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

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

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

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20th Century Japanese Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Zhumell Alexander Brass Telescope Articulating Mahogany Tripod Stand 73"
Large Zhumell Alexander Brass Telescope Articulating Mahogany Tripod Stand 73"

Large Zhumell Alexander Brass Telescope Articulating Mahogany Tripod Stand 73"

Located in Dayton, OH

Zhumell also offers a variety of beginner telescopes, astronomical binoculars, and tripods Dimensions: length 45.5", highest 73" h, low setting 43"

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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass, Copper

WWII Tripod Mounted Binoculars by Leitz
WWII Tripod Mounted Binoculars by Leitz

WWII Tripod Mounted Binoculars by Leitz

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H 64 in W 33 in D 33 in

WWII Tripod Mounted Binoculars by Leitz

By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar

Located in London, GB

Mounted on a alter wooden tripod. With feet pads to protect floors and carpets.

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Mid-20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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

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Brass, Chrome

20th Century Polished Observation Binoculars on a Wooden Tripod
20th Century Polished Observation Binoculars on a Wooden Tripod

20th Century Polished Observation Binoculars on a Wooden Tripod

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An exceptional pair of polished metal observation binoculars with lens caps, an adjustable wooden tripod and fitted box for transportation.

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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

A vintage pair of tall field glass or maritime binoculars with a removable, folding tripod Stand. The glasses have fully adjustable lenses in very good working condition.

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1940s Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars, MOD Antique Tripod and Castors
1940s Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars, MOD Antique Tripod and Castors

1940s Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binoculars, MOD Antique Tripod and Castors

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Japanese Fuji Meibo observation binoculars 15 x 80, 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on an antique 1940s ERYL & S bronze, bras...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel

1940s Japanese Fuji Meibo 15x80 4deg Naval Binoculars, Antique Tripod & Castors
1940s Japanese Fuji Meibo 15x80 4deg Naval Binoculars, Antique Tripod & Castors

1940s Japanese Fuji Meibo 15x80 4deg Naval Binoculars, Antique Tripod & Castors

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on an antique 1940's bronze, brass and h...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Mid Century Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod
Mid Century Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod

Mid Century Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Professionally restored antique Nikon binocular telescope by Nippon Kogaku paired with a heavy duty hard wood field tripod. These stunning binoculars are ideal for long range viewi...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

1950s Japanese Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Naval Marine Binoculars & Swiss Bolux Tripod
1950s Japanese Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Naval Marine Binoculars & Swiss Bolux Tripod

1950s Japanese Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Naval Marine Binoculars & Swiss Bolux Tripod

By Bolux, Fuji Meibo

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Japanese Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable aluminium tripod.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

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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

10 x 80 Military Binoculars
10 x 80 Military Binoculars

10 x 80 Military Binoculars

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H 61 in W 28 in D 28 in

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.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Scientific Instruments

Japanese Naval WWII Toko Binoculars Observation
Japanese Naval WWII Toko Binoculars Observation

Japanese Naval WWII Toko Binoculars Observation

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H 8.08 in W 8.67 in D 19.89 in

Japanese Naval WWII Toko Binoculars Observation

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable wooden Carl Zeiss design tripod.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Naval Binoculars by Carl Zeiss
WWII Naval Binoculars by Carl Zeiss

WWII Naval Binoculars by Carl Zeiss

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H 67 in W 19 in D 24 in

WWII Naval Binoculars by Carl Zeiss

By Carl Zeiss

Located in London, GB

A pair of 10 x 80 tripod mounted WWII naval binoculars by Carl Zeiss Jena, circa 1942. 10 times magnification. 20° inclined oculars. 80 mm objective lenses.

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Optical Glass

WWII Josef Schneider Flakglass Observation Binoculars
WWII Josef Schneider Flakglass Observation Binoculars

WWII Josef Schneider Flakglass Observation Binoculars

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 adjustable wooden tripod.

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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War

Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 observation binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss.

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Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War

Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 observation binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss.

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20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Massive Brass Binoculars and Tripod Stand
Massive Brass Binoculars and Tripod Stand

Massive Brass Binoculars and Tripod Stand

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These were certainly top of the line binoculars, used for surveyors or military uses. The binoculars and tripod stand are both solid brass, and look fantastic with a pleasing patina ...

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Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Donkey Eared Binoculars
Donkey Eared Binoculars

Donkey Eared Binoculars

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H 71.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Donkey Eared Binoculars

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Stereoscopic Telescope trench binoculars on tripod base. Unused and in there original box, these type was nicknamed ” donkey ears” by the troops using them.

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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Pair of German Binoculars
Pair of German Binoculars

Pair of German Binoculars

Located in London, GB

A large pair of polished 10 x 80 post WWII binoculars with original tripod. The binoculars have been polsihed and fully restored including optics.

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Vintage 1950s German More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

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WWII Carl Zeiss Turret Binoculars
WWII Carl Zeiss Turret Binoculars

WWII Carl Zeiss Turret Binoculars

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H 66 in W 30 in D 30 in

WWII Carl Zeiss Turret Binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Aspen, CO

The binoculars are outfitted on a period tripod. These binoculars have been expertly hand polished, revealing the beautiful and original brass and steel.

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

German Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine Binoculars by Carl Zeiss, 1942
German Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine Binoculars by Carl Zeiss, 1942

German Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine Binoculars by Carl Zeiss, 1942

By Carl Zeiss

Located in London, GB

The instrument is mounted on a later, lightweight tripod by Nikon. These binoculars clearly demonstrate why Carl Zeiss was known as the pre-eminent lens maker for the German military...

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Vintage 1940s German Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"
Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"

Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Image Dimensions: Image 9" x 19" Sheet Dimensions: 15" x 20.25" Medium: Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper laid to board This is an unsigned study for the 38" H x 75" W oil pain...

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1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Board, Graphite

Early 20th Century Russian Silver Khanjali Dagger with Hebrew Inscription
Early 20th Century Russian Silver Khanjali Dagger with Hebrew Inscription

Early 20th Century Russian Silver Khanjali Dagger with Hebrew Inscription

Located in New York, NY

A remarkable, rare early 20th century Khanjali dagger handmade in the Caucasus. Crafted of silver, the handle and one side of the sheath are decorated in niello with Magen David (Dav...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Silver, Steel

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915
Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915

Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This superb Tiffany Studios table lamp, dating to circa 1915, represents the height of American decorative artistry in the early twentieth century. With its refined conical leaded gl...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp

Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Photograph Frame - London 1899
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Photograph Frame - London 1899

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Photograph Frame - London 1899

By William Comyns

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Comyns, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame is plain in style and heart shaped. The photograph frame measures...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy
Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy

Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a red Rosso Imperiale marble Roman toga (robe). The roman...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn

$88,500

H 16 in W 17.5 in D 16 in

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn

By Paul Storr, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player
Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player

Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player

Located in Paris, FR

Wurlitzer juke box, genuine original 1948 model. From 2025 Re-Edition, Audio Equipment for 50 Lazers Discs (CD).

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21st Century and Contemporary American Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

By Francois-Jacques Boeri

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European French Provincial Books

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet

Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet

$498,500

H 106 in W 75 in D 32 in

Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B music cabinet is among the rarest and most advanced automatic music players of its time. The remarkable machine, crafted by renowne...

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20th Century German Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Gallé Polar Bear Vase
Gallé Polar Bear Vase

Gallé Polar Bear Vase

$98,500

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Gallé Polar Bear Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in New Orleans, LA

Cameo Glass Polar Bear Vase Émile Gallé Circa 1927 This towering Art Nouveau vase stands as one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic glassmaking firm. The Polar Bear v...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

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Tripod Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of tripod binoculars available for sale. Each of these unique tripod binoculars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. Tripod 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. Tripod binoculars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Tripod binoculars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fuji Meibo, Bolux and Carl Zeiss 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.

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