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Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case.
Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset on brass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
$266 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of binoculars. A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of
Category
Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare 20th Century set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during
Category
20th Century Japanese Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950
s.
Located in Canterbury, England
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2)
These so called "big
Category
Vintage 1950s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
French Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
accented with mother-of-pearl detailing. These binoculars are fully functional and smoothly extend, a
Category
Antique 1890s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Louis Hottot (1834-1905)
By Louis Hottot
Located in Porto, PT
"Girl with Binoculars". Bronze sculpture on a marble base. Signed. Height: 63 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,500 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s
By Samson Mordan and Co
Located in London, GB
shape of a pair of binoculars or opera glasses in their original fitted case, made by Sampson Mordan
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bottles
Materials
Silver
Vintage opera glasses - 20thc
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage opera glasses - 20thc
Binoculars - object of curiosity
Measures : 10x5,5cm H:3,5cm
Wear
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Polo Painting by Rossi, at the Polo Match
By Alberto Rossi
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
blue talking to a well dressed gentleman in top hat & tails with a pair of binoculars around his neck
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Sporting Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$10,679 / set
Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
WWII 25 x 105 binoculars
by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa 1942.
45
Category
Vintage 1940s German Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel
$44,607 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Don
t Slow Up The Ships WWII Jon Whitcomb
Located in London, GB
, holding binoculars at the top of a military ship spraying up water from the rough sea with more
Category
Vintage 1940s American Posters
Materials
Paper
‘Lepe Beach Winter 2017-18’ by Martin Scorey
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
scales inscribed ‘Salters Improved Sprung Balance’ and a pair of binoculars, all on a white painted
Category
2010s English Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage War Poster Attack Begins In The Factory Submarines Rumbold WWII
By Gilbert Rumbold
Located in London, GB
naval image of a Royal Navy submarine captain in a conning tower holding a pair binoculars and looking
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage World War Two Poster You Are On War Work WWII Home Front UK
Located in London, GB
including nails, screws, springs, nuts and bolts, chairs, binoculars, frying pan, telescope, rubber boots
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage War Recruitment Poster Women Of Wales WWII Join Him Army ATS
Located in London, GB
weeks beginning Nov. 17 - featuring a lady in uniform holding a pair of binoculars and looking up at the
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Canadians Alert Buy Victory Bonds WWII
Located in London, GB
holding a pair of binoculars in front of a dramatic blue and yellow shaded background, the bold stylised
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Posters
Materials
Paper
Antique Brass Toy Car Paperweight or Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, binoculars, or globes—for a moody, masculine aesthetic. Ideal for office styling, boys' rooms, or libraries
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Italy 1985 Abstract Sculpture Solid Brass by Eli Riva
Located in Brescia, IT
technique.
The binoculars, the artwork title, it is a prototype, a single piece.
With certificate of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Back Them Up WWII British Submarines
By Gilbert Rumbold
Located in London, GB
holding binoculars and looking at sailors below aiming a deck gun at a sinking ship engulfed in fire with
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Roi, Paris" Ca. 1895
By Le Roi
Located in Incline Village, NV
Victorian binoculars; of a French maker and marked "in the round" of the left front eye piece "Le Roi, Paris
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Industrial Black table Lamp Vintage LEITZ LEICA Film Projector
By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
Located in Paris, FR
manufactures cameras, optical lenses, photographic lenses, binoculars, and rifle scopes. The company was
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Large Oversized Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Scarf and Linen Pillow Neutral
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, note the decoration on his curl toed slippers and sleeve.
The binoculars, hat and book with possible
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Original Antique Advertising Poster Mercedes Daimler Motor Car Ludwig Hohlwein
By Ludwig Hohlwein
Located in London, GB
, two people looking through binoculars and the driver looking sideways from behind the wheel, the text
Category
Vintage 1910s German Posters
Materials
Paper
Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell
By Gustav Bergmann
Located in Dereham, GB
cat, Photoframes and Binoculars
The Centre with a Gas table lamp with a pagoda shaped shade,
press
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
$1,979 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Lady, Signed
Louis Hottot
, 20th Century
Located in Southall, GB
, holding a pair of theatre binoculars. Signed by the French artist Louis Hottot beneath the green dress.
Category
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Snaffles WW1 Military Lithograph,
le 75
Military Print.
By Charles "Snaffles" Johnson Payne
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
binoculars. This Charles "Snaffles" Johnson Payne (1884 1967) picture is in excellent original condition and
Category
Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Prints
Materials
Paper
Kanban, Japanese Shop Sign, Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Located in Camden, ME
Co. in Osaka. The hand-painted registered trademark of the world looking through binoculars is
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
$1,237 Sale Price
44% Off
1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
binoculars. The poster is in mint condition and backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
It
s Fan Time !
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/432. Pretty old theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. a wonderful gift for any lady, young or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
$666 Sale Price
58% Off
Original Vintage Military Poster Coastal Defence China People
s Liberation Navy
Located in London, GB
cape and holding a bayonet rifle gun while looking out to sea with a pair of binoculars in front of
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Posters
Materials
Paper
English WW2 Era Brass Ship
s Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne
Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
, Compasses, Clocks, Binoculars, Telescopes, Thermometers, Sounding Apparatus, Aircraft Instruments, Signaling
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Lord Mountbatten by Greta Berlin, 1989
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, peaked cap and sea boots and holding a pair of binoculars. It is set on a highly polished black stone
Category
Vintage 1980s English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century View from the Spiers of the Duomo Painting Watercolor on Paper
Located in Milan, IT
lying on the ground or the red cloth resting on the balustrade of the terrace on which binoculars are
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Antique Terrestrial Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, NSL, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and Lady Roberts established a loan scheme for private individuals to lend telescopes, binoculars and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
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
1950s Nikon Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
These original 1950s Nikon Binoculars have some of the most powerful optics of the period. Their
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
$36,000
Binoculars Paris, 1920s
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Original binoculars, Paris, 1920s.
Category
20th Century French Scientific Instruments
WW II Binoculars
Located in Miami, FL
WW II Binoculars
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
$35,000
WW II Binoculars
Located in Miami, FL
WW II Binoculars
Category
Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
$12,000
WW II Binoculars
Located in Miami, FL
WW II Binoculars
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
$65,000
French Bronze Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
French, 18c, binoculars and Enamel and reverse painted
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,500
Superb Naval Binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in New York, NY
A very powerful and historic set of Imperial Japanese Navy bridge binoculars dated in the glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
German Navy Binoculars
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid brass, covered with leather. On the right, there is a sign "Marinetrieder" with initials D.R.P. and on the top - 6 X 30.
On the left, it's- " C.P. Goerz, Berlin "
Category
Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
1950s Japanese 15x80 Binoculars
Located in Aspen, CO
These original 1950s Japanese binoculars have a sleeker, more modern look than some of our other
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Stein Anti-Aircraft Binoculars
By Fallen Furniture
Located in Bath, GB
Stein anti-aircraft binoculars, 1941. Steel construction on a polished aluminium adjustable tripod
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Historical Memorabilia
Zenith Tempest 20 x 80 Binoculars
By Zenith
Located in Hudson, NY
Extremely tall zenith tempest 20 x 80 binoculars in black leather case with red felt interior
Category
Antique 1770s Japanese Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Asian Nautical Objects
WWII US Military Field Binoculars, 1943
By Taylor-Hobson
Located in Houston, TX
"WWII US military field binoculars," Taylor-Hobson MK III, 1943.
Taylor-Hobson was founded in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Lafontaine theatre binoculars in mother-of-pearl. They are small, light and designed to provide an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Superb Cold War Era Naval Observation Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
An aesthetically and optically superb set of enormous Japanese Naval Binoculars in excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Big Eye Binoculars
Located in Luton, GB
These curvaceous Japanese binoculars are elegant and spectacular, with a far-reaching magnification
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Nautical Objects
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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, 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, 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 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, 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 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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