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Rare WWII German 10x80 Flak Binoculars on Tripod, Restored
Rare WWII German 10x80 Flak Binoculars on Tripod, Restored

Rare WWII German 10x80 Flak Binoculars on Tripod, Restored

Located in Nottingham, GB

A striking and increasingly sought-after Second World War German 10x80 Flak binocular set, mounted on a substantial tripod and presented with a professionally restored, highly polish...

Category

Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

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! We are...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Aircraft Target Binocular
Aircraft Target Binocular

Aircraft Target Binocular

$43,009Sale Price|20% Off

Aircraft Target Binocular

Located in Paris, FR

An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa 1942. 45° inclined oculars, filters and brow.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel

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A pair of WWII English made Ross Binoculars
A pair of WWII English made Ross Binoculars

A pair of WWII English made Ross Binoculars

By Ross Binoculars

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of WWII English made Ross Binoculars, on a sturdy wood and metal tripod.

Category

Vintage 1940s English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

Unavailable

H 129.73 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Swedish Deck Mounted Binoculars
WWII Swedish Deck Mounted Binoculars

WWII Swedish Deck Mounted Binoculars

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H 69.5 in W 32.5 in D 18.5 in

WWII Swedish Deck Mounted Binoculars

Located in Aspen, CO

These deck mounted binoculars known as the NIFE, the Swedish version of the Carl Zeiss 8 x 60 deck mounted. They are in pristine condition with no internal lens fogging. Used origina...

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Vintage 1940s Historical Memorabilia

WWII US Military Field Binoculars, 1943
WWII US Military Field Binoculars, 1943

WWII US Military Field Binoculars, 1943

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H 6 in W 3 in D 8 in

WWII US Military Field Binoculars, 1943

By Taylor-Hobson

Located in Houston, TX

"WWII US military field binoculars," Taylor-Hobson MK III, 1943.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia

Vintage Nikon WWII Big Eye Binoculars
Vintage Nikon WWII Big Eye Binoculars

Vintage Nikon WWII Big Eye Binoculars

Unavailable

H 22.84 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in

Vintage Nikon WWII Big Eye Binoculars

Located in Luton, GB

Vintage Nikon WWII 120 mm Big Eye binoculars. These beautiful Imperial Navy Big Eye binoculars are as practical as they are elegant, with a far-reaching magnification x 20.

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Vintage 1940s Asian Nautical Objects

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

WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars

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H 60.24 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in

WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Aspen, CO

The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Big Eye Binoculars

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H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Big Eye Binoculars

Located in Luton, GB

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

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

Nikon WWII Navy Battleship Big Eye Binoculars

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 8.67 in

Nikon WWII Navy Battleship Big Eye Binoculars

By Nikon

Located in Luton, GB

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

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Nautical Objects

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

Unique Periscope Binocular 20 / 40x80 CARL ZEISS WWII JENA from the 1950s binoculars in original condition and fully functional.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Japanese WWII Binoculars
Japanese WWII Binoculars

Japanese WWII Binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in New York, NY

Large standing World War II polished steel Japanese naval binoculars on adjustable Zeiss WWII tripod stand. Powerful 15 x 80 magnification with original super clear optics and protr...

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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 ...

Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

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

A rare set of 10 x 70 binoculars manufactured during WWII by Ross. They have been expertly cleaned and hand polished.

Category

20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Chrome

WWII Russian Army Binoculars, Great Optics
WWII Russian Army Binoculars, Great Optics

WWII Russian Army Binoculars, Great Optics

Located in Wiscasset, ME

These immediately post-Cold War era binoculars are marked 1954, the year that Crimea was transferred from the Soviet Union to Ukraine. The polished brass and steel complement each ot...

Category

Vintage 1950s Russian More Furniture and Collectibles

WWII German CXN Army Field Binoculars

WWII German CXN Army Field Binoculars

Located in Wiscasset, ME

10 x 80 power on stand, with excellent optics.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Aviation Objects

WWII 10x80 Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine Naval Binoculars
WWII 10x80 Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine Naval Binoculars

WWII 10x80 Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine Naval Binoculars

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H 39.38 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in

WWII 10x80 Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine Naval Binoculars

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of 10x80 WWII Kriegsmarine anti-aircraft binoculars designed by Emil Busch Optical Industries of Rathenow.

Category

Early 20th Century German Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Fuji Meibo 15x80 Japanese WWII Naval Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Fuji Meibo 15x80 marine binoculars on later extending wood and chrome stand with chromed conical feet. 15x magnification with 80mm objective lens. Stamped Fuji Meibo and n...

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

J. Schneider WWII Military Binoculars, circa 1940
J. Schneider WWII Military Binoculars, circa 1940

J. Schneider WWII Military Binoculars, circa 1940

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H 58.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

J. Schneider WWII Military Binoculars, circa 1940

By Joseph Schneider

Located in London, GB

A superb 10 x 80 (10 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) double telescope binocular by Joseph Schneider of Germany with 45° inclined oculars and integral filters. This mo...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Post WWII Border Patrol Soviet Union Binoculars
Post WWII Border Patrol Soviet Union Binoculars

Post WWII Border Patrol Soviet Union Binoculars

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fully restored and polished; constructed of mixed metals -bronze, steel, aluminum and brass. This piece could now be enjoyed as a decorative sculpture, as a piece of history, or in i...

Category

Vintage 1930s Russian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Aluminum, 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

The WWII marine binoculars with 4º incline eyepieces are marked 'FUJI, Meibo, -15 X 80 4º-, No. 4994, Fuji Photo Optical Co.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Toko 15 x 80 Binoculars circa 1940
WWII Toko 15 x 80 Binoculars circa 1940

WWII Toko 15 x 80 Binoculars circa 1940

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H 64 in W 18 in D 26 in

WWII Toko 15 x 80 Binoculars circa 1940

Located in London, GB

Originally used for long range land, sea and air observation during WWII. The Japanese companies of Nikko and Toko were the principal manufacturers of binoculars for Japan's military...

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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' ...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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

WWII Japanese Imperial Navy 15 x 105 Binoculars

Located in Wiscasset, ME

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

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Sculptures

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

Impressive Large Pair of WWII Japanese Battleship Binoculars

Located in Wiscasset, ME

One pair of Japanese naval binoculars seated on their original gimbal, a rare feature paired with period tripod. This sleek and precise instrument was once mounted on a Japanese dest...

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

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

WWII Japanese Binoculars Great Optics Beautiful Sculptural Presence

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight-body instrument. Undeniably a true piece of artwork in pol...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Decorative Objects

J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars
J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars

J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars

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H 58.5 in W 12.88 in D 14.5 in

J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars

By Joseph Schneider

Located in London, GB

A superb 10 x 80 (10 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) double telescope binocular by Joseph Schneider of Germany with 45° inclined oculars and integral filters. This mo...

Category

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Nautical Objects

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

Vintage Japanese FUJI Meibo WWII 15 x 80 Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The WWII marine binoculars with 4º incline eyepieces are marked 'FUJI, Meibo, -15 X 80 4º-, No. 4705, Fuji Photo Optical Co.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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.

Category

20th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Nickel

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval binoculars. Set on an original 1940s military, re-polished metal stand. 20x magnification with 120mm objective lenses.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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

Category

20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Ernst Leitz WWII 10 x 80 Military Binoculars, circa 1940
Ernst Leitz WWII 10 x 80 Military Binoculars, circa 1940

Ernst Leitz WWII 10 x 80 Military Binoculars, circa 1940

By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar

Located in London, GB

An excellent WWII 10 x 80 (10 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) double telescope binocular by renowned optical manufacturer Ernst Leitz of Germany with 45° inclined ocu...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

Rare Pair of Large WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars on Tripod

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars, circa 1940
J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars, circa 1940

J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars, circa 1940

By Joseph Schneider

Located in London, GB

A superb 10 x 80 (10 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) double telescope binocular by Joseph Schneider of Germany with 45° inclined oculars and integral filters. This mo...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Large Pair of WWII Naval Binoculars by Nikon, Circa 1940 25x150
Large Pair of WWII Naval Binoculars by Nikon, Circa 1940 25x150

Large Pair of WWII Naval Binoculars by Nikon, Circa 1940 25x150

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A large pari of chromed metal and brass Nikon 25x150 WWII Naval Binoculars. Set on an original Zeiss 1960's military, re-polished metal stand. 25x magnification with 150mm objectiv...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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

Category

20th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, 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.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Industrial 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

By Joseph Schneider, Emil Busch

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider steel observation telescope binoculars on a later telescopic stand.

Category

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, Emil Busch

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description:  Genuine 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a later telescopic Stand.

Category

20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

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.

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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

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.

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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

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

Nikon 20X120 WW11 Marine Binoculars

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H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 287.8 in

Nikon 20X120 WW11 Marine Binoculars

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval Binoculars in full working order. Chromed metal and brass Binoculars, Set on a later later extending wood and chromed metal stand. 20x magnification with 120...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

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

WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Nikon

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H 25.2 in W 12.21 in L 25.2 in

WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Nikon

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval/Marine Binoculars. Set on a Swiss timber tripod stand.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

A superb pair of WWII 20 x 120 (20 power magnification and 120 mm objective lenses) military observation binoculars by Nikko of Japan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass

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

20x120 Nikon Naval Binoculars, Japanese, circa 1940

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H 9.85 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in

20x120 Nikon Naval Binoculars, Japanese, circa 1940

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval Binoculars. Set on an original 1940s military, re-polished metal stand. 20x magnification with 120mm objective lenses.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

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

20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars by Nikon Circa 1940
20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars by Nikon Circa 1940

20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars by Nikon Circa 1940

By Nikon

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval Binoculars in full working order. Chromed metal and brass Binoculars, Set on a later later extending wood and chromed metal stand. 20x magnification with 1...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

World War II Japanese Military 20 x 120 Binoculars

By NIKKO

Located in London, GB

The Japanese companies of Nikko and Toko were the main manufacturers of binoculars for Japan's military during WWII. The binoculars have been stripped of their original paint, the ca...

Category

20th Century Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects

20th Century Pair Of German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
20th Century Pair Of German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940

20th Century Pair Of German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940

By Joseph Schneider

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

These exceptional WWII-era German steel observation binoculars by Joseph Schneider offer a fascinating glimpse into military history while serving as a striking decorative piece.

Category

20th Century German Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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

A pair of WWII 10 x 80 binoculars by Leitz (Leica). 10 times magnification. 45º inclined eyepieces.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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

The WWII marine binoculars with 4º incline eyepieces are marked '15 X 4º, TOKO, No. 1731'.

Category

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

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.

Category

20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Miltary Brass Binoculars, circa 1940s
WWII Miltary Brass Binoculars, circa 1940s

WWII Miltary Brass Binoculars, circa 1940s

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H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in

WWII Miltary Brass Binoculars, circa 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Brass military binoculars World War II Era. Great working order with clear vision.

Category

Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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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. Case. AS evident from the photos, t...

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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. The marine binocu...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects

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Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control

Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control

By Kowa

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

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Original Vintage World War Two Poster Hit Back With Your War Savings WWII

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two poster - Hit Back With Your War Savings - featuring a dynamic image in black, blue and red colours of a worker holding a sledgehammer above his head wi...

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Located in London, GB

A stunning and highly decorative Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' theodolite Numbered 223278. Complete with a fitted oak case and oak tripod, dating from the mid 20th Century, This vintage Zei...

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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Oak

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Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

$80

H 11.42 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in

Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

Located in Madrid, ES

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

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Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

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Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

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

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20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Other

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Original Vintage WWII Home Front Propaganda Poster We Want You With Us War Work

Original Vintage WWII Home Front Propaganda Poster We Want You With Us War Work

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two home front propaganda poster - We want You with us! There's a place for everyone locally or somewhere in England Get into War Work this week - featurin...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

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

19th c. Leather Wrapped French Binoculars

$135 / item

H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

19th c. Leather Wrapped French Binoculars

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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

Materials

Metal

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Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope

Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope

$580Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope

Located in Guaynabo, PR

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

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20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Original Vintage War Poster Whatever Your Job Fight Canada Home Front WWII
Original Vintage War Poster Whatever Your Job Fight Canada Home Front WWII

Original Vintage War Poster Whatever Your Job Fight Canada Home Front WWII

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Whatever your job may be Fight - featuring a great design showing the same man depicted as a civilian worker holding a hammer in th...

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Vintage 1940s Canadian Posters

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Paper

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Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock

$550

H 7.5 in W 4.33 in D 1.77 in

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock

Located in Miami, FL

Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.

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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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19th Century French Opera Binoculars by LeMaire Paris, Leather & Metal
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19th Century French Opera Binoculars by LeMaire Paris, Leather & Metal

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

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

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

Vintage, German, Leitz 10 x 80 Observation Binoculars

$7,164

H 8.67 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in

Vintage, German, Leitz 10 x 80 Observation Binoculars

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

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

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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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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.

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