Japanese Scientific Instruments

A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...

A lovely pair of Japanese naval bridge “big eye” binoculars by Fuji Meibo, 15 (magnification) x 80 (aperture) on later steel cast stand. Expertly cleaned and and polished, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese street...

A superb pair of 15 x 80 (15 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) military binoculars by Toko (Tokyo Optical Company) of Japan, circa 1940. 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 during WWII. To achieve the high standard of optics required for this type of instrument, it is recorded that the Japanese optical...

Chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WW11 naval binoculars. Set on a later 1960'\s re-polished metal stand. 20x Magnification with 120mm objective lenses. Paint stripped and metal...

Great pair of Naval binoculars by Fuji Meibo with the original wood box and matching adjustable tripod. The binoculars are 15x80. They bear a plate on top and on the box with the ser...

A scarce fine quality surveyor's / engineer's transit theodolite scientific instrument by Fuji Surveying Instrument Co. Ginza, Tokyo for Ishikura & Co. Fukuoka, Japan. circa 1950s Constructed in brass and black enameled metal, having a 15cm polished brass telescope with tubular bubble level and optional lacquered sunshade, large six spoke vertical meridian circle with vernier scale readout, mounted by stylized horseshoe U-frame Altazimuth mount apparatus comprising circular horizontal black enamel platform signed Fuji, Tokyo, having inset compass center with beveled glass face and white dial that reads No.5211041, flanked by a pair of silvered vernier scales and opposing bubble levels, over elaborate silver and brass tribrach with level screw adjustments, rising on a sturdy rectangular wooden base, includes original highly figured Keyaki elm case with rich warm color, visible box finger joinery, two-tone carry handle, fitted interior, retaining original paper labels to door interior. Operational. A rare museum quality example, with it's rich contrasting colors and metalic tones, distinctive sculptural form, and interesting scientific history, it makes for a fascinating decorative object / industrial decor...

A lovely pair of Japanese naval bridge “big eye” binoculars by Fuji Meibo, 15 (magnification) x 80 (aperture) on later steel cast stand. Expertly cl...

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

A one of a kind pair of Nikon 15 x 80 4 degree Naval binoculars finished with bronze veneer. Made in 1943 these are a classic pair of wartime battleship binoculars predominantly used by the Japanese...

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

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 ...

A rare set of Japanese naval binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand polished. With a mag...