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World War II Japanese Binoculars
Located in Aspen, CO
A rare pair indeed! These World War II 20x120 Japanese Binoculars were produced by Kowa, a Japanese
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
World War Two Era Binoculars
Located in Treasure Island, CA
High powered in optic and looks departments, these babies walk tall. Adjustable height base.
Category
Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
"The Ultimate" Japanese Battleship Binoculars
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Big ones from the "Big One" (WWII). Get an accurate thread count on your neighbor's dainties or just take in the scenery. These have got to be the best pair of binocs out there.
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Vintage 1940s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze, Aluminum, Steel
World War II Japanese Naval Binoculars
Located in Aspen, CO
These WWII Japanese 20 x 120 Binoculars were originally used to defend a battleship from incoming
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Antique Mid-19th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Bridge Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Binoculars made by Nikon, Serial Number 7, manufactured circa 1942, now mounted on a fully adjustable
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Vintage 1940s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
High Powered Polished Japanese Naval Binoculars
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautifully restored, These fantastic binoculars look as fine as they do function. As you would
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
Art Deco Binoculars with Skyscraper Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Used for tourist viewing, these coin operated binoculars allowed you a closer view of the local
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Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
IMPERIAL JAPANESE AIR FORCE OBSERVATION BINOCULARS
Located in New York, NY
An optically superb set of 15 power x 100mm Imperial Japanese Air Force observation binoculars from
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Vintage 1940s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Large Japanese Long Range WWII Binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in London, GB
navy long-range binoculars, of massive 50 x 150 specifications, with a protractor scale and mounted on
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
WWII Japanese 20 x 120 Binoculars
Located in Aspen, CO
These stunning World War Two era Japanese binoculars are as powerful as they are beautiful. The 20
Category
Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments
Very Fine, Mostly Aluminum Periscopic Binoculars
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Korean War relic, used in the trenches, walks tall in the looks department.
Category
Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Very Fine, Mostly Aluminum Periscopic Binoculars
Located in Treasure Island, CA
A relic of WWII, now ready for re-assignment. 10x45 range. Perfect for checking out the new neighbors.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Coin Operated Binoculars with Revolving Ladder
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Perfectly working optics and coin mechanism highlight this possibly unique item. Fantastic bronze details make me think this may have been mounted atop the Munster home. It'll cost y...
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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Steel
WWII Japanese Nikko 20 x 120 Binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in Aspen, CO
These powerful Japanese binoculars rest on their original gimbal, a true rarity for a binocular of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments
World War II German U-Boat Binoculars
Located in Stamford, CT
World War II German U-Boat polished steel binoculars on WWII military tripod
Category
20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Polished Aluminum and Brass WWII Military Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Another great set of polished WWII binoculars. These ones are a bit more compact and super clean.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY NIGHTTIME TORPEDO SPOTTING BINOCULARS
Located in New York, NY
One of the finest, rarest and most impressive sets of giant Imperial Japanese Navy binoculars ever
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Aluminum
Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Bridge Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
An immaculate set of signed Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier bridge binoculars, with
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Copper, Steel
COOL! Polished Steel WWII Japanese Binoculars - Nikkon
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a super cool set of polished steel and brass WWII Japanese Binoculars with an
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel, Brass
Massive Pair of Japanese Battleship Binoculars WWII
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 53 inches long , these are by the far the largest and most impressive pair of binoculars
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Incredible Pair of Polished Aluminum Military Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
This incredible pair of polished military binoculars are on their equally beautiful tri-pod
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Vintage 1940s Aviation Objects
WWII Japanese Long-Range Binoculars by Nikko
By NIKKO
Located in London, GB
binoculars, of massive 30 x 150 specification, completely stripped and re-polished back to the original metal
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome, Steel, Brass
Pair George VI Ladies Silver Mounted Binoculars
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A pair of George VI silver mounted Ladies Binoculars, the 'Busch Winett Binocular Patent', with
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Vintage 1930s English More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
Collection of Six Pairs of Brass Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Collection of Six Pairs of Brass Binoculars, All from Different Makers Including J.H. Steward of
Category
Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
WWII Japanese long-range binoculars by Nikko
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary and very rare pair of 1940s WWII Japanese long-range binoculars, of massive 40 x
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
WWII Carl Zeiss Eug 80º Anti-Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Aspen, CO
These stunning 80º 10 x 80 Kriegsmarine binoculars optics created by Carl Zeiss during the World
Category
Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments
WWII Japanese Trench Binoculars in Original Back Case
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of original WWII Japanese trench binoculars in their carying case. Inscribed with wonderful
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Vintage 1940s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Polished Aluminum and Brass WWII Military Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful dichotomy of polished aluminum gun sights on a wood tripod. Classic and slick. Lenses in great working condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Polished Aluminum and Brass WWII Military Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Great set of binocs. Beautiful tripod and great handles to the side of the lenses, which are in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Polished Aluminum and Brass WWII Military Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Tubular gun sights mounted on a great tripod. German WWII. Part of the amazing collection we stumbled upon. Great lenses and amazing condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Japanese Kowa "Big Eyes" 35 x 150 Binoculars
By Kowa
Located in Bransby, GB
Cold war era Japanese Kowa military binoculars sometimes referd to as 'Big Eyes".
With an
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Scientific Instruments
WWII Vintage U.S. Navy Binoculars Model 91
Located in San Francisco, CA
Polished metal and brass WWII era U.S. Navy Binoculars, resting on a vintage wooden tripod. An
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American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Collection of 4 Pairs Vintage Leather
Brass Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Collection of Four Pairs of Leather-Wrapped, Brass Galilean Binoculars; One Pair Signed "Colmont
Category
Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
German Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine Binoculars by Carl Zeiss, 1942
By Carl Zeiss
Located in London, GB
A fully refurbished pair of German anti-aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars of 12 x 60 specification
Category
Vintage 1940s German Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
15 x 80 Fuji Meibo WWII Binoculars 1940
s
Located in Kensington, MD
Circa 1940 Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 military binoculars measuring 18.5"x 9"x 4"h with a total height of
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Rare Zeiss 12 x 60 Anti-Aircraft/Flak Spotting Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Carl Zeiss D. F. 12 X 60 anti-aircraft/flak spotting binoculars. This pair of
Category
Vintage 1930s German Collectibles and Curiosities
BARNOCULARS
Located in New York, NY
A rare traveling miniature bar in the form of a set of binoculars. They look like binoculars but
Category
Vintage 1930s German Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
World War II Carl Zeiss Kriegsmarine Binocularsa
Located in Aspen, CO
These binoculars are the creme de la creme of World War II optics. The dimensionality of the
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Historical Memorabilia
World War I Officer
s Spotter
s Telescope
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Eccentric, elegant military binoculars designed for use in the trenches in WWI. 61 inches high
Category
Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Giant rare French binocular window display
Located in New York, NY
These incredible binoculars are out of this world. They are made exactly like the hand held size
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Converted Military Tripod Lamp
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
hold radio masts and binoculars.
We have converted this tripod into this interesting standard lamp
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Vintage 1930s British Floor Lamps
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Skyscraper Binocular
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The ultimate accessory for any view level interior or exterior! These period binoculars are quite
Category
Vintage 1930s American Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
View King Field Glasses with Tripod Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
binoculars expand to a full height of 38 inches, perfect for chair side viewing. The crank at the tripod top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Old Hickory Coat Stand
Located in Damariscotta, ME
bathrooms for towels and robes, and near doors for sunhats and fishing caps, binoculars and creels, jackets
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Coat Racks and Stands
Imperial Japanese Army Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
, as well as instruments for sea voyages, such as sextants, telescopes, and binoculars), this
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant antique pair of French opera glasses or small binoculars with their original fitted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique French Opera Glasses from Iris of Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant telescoping binoculars were crafted during the late 19th century at the height of the Belle Époque
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Abstract Patchwork Bronze Pirate Ship Sculpture
Located in Southfield, MI
, reading papers, standing lookout with binoculars, climbing ladders, and yes, even playing croquet on deck
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Art Deco Nautical Themed Bar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
scene of sailboats and spectators. One gent watches the passing boats with binoculars, while the other
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
1960s Carl Zeiss 10x50 Periscope
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Aspen, CO
. The binoculars were also commonly used in trench warfare. The periscope has a 10 x 50 magnification
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scientific Instruments
Boer War Period Pine Officer’s Box
Artefacts, S.Shirley Royal Engineers c.1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Ivorine type photograph
- Pocket binoculars
- Various lapel stars
The Royal Engineers are combat
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pine
WW2 Bunny-Eared Binoculars
Located in London, GB
A Fantastic pair of East European Bunny Eared Binoculars.
Ajustable to 180 degrees thease were
Category
Mid-20th Century European More Furniture and Collectibles
World War ii Japanese Binoculars
Located in Aspen, CO
These World War II Japanese 20 x 120 Binoculars were originally used to defend a battleship from
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia
French World War I Artillery Binoculars
Located in Austin, TX
A Pair of WWI artillery binoculars by Duval Aine, optician in Annecy, France. The binoculars are in
Category
Early 20th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Japanese WWII Long-Range Military Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in London, GB
Japanese WWII long-range military binoculars.
An extraordinary and very rare pair of WWII
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique French Mother-Of- Pearl Opera Binoculars
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Mother-Of-Pearl Opera Binoculars. Listed price is for each piece.
Category
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
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
- How do I choose binoculars?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Choosing 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.
- Who invented binoculars?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024J. 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, 2022No, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Many 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, 2022The 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, 2022Currently, 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2022Whether 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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