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Creator: Nikon
1970 s Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars Tripod
By Nikon
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An iconic piece of Japanese military-grade optics, this pair of Nikon 20×120 binocular telescopes represents one of the most highly regarded large-format observation instruments of t...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Nikon Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

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

$31,024
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 WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned...
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20th Century Japanese Other Nikon Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

$10,243 / set
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 magnification with 80 mm objective naval lens that have been originally restored in a time-consuming process to reveal a crystal clear Image.A one of a kind pair of Nikon binoculars...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Nikon Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

1940 s WW2 Binoculars.
1940 s WW2 Binoculars.

1940 s WW2 Binoculars.

$15,000
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 Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...
Category

1940s Japanese Other Vintage Nikon Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

$25,277
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Nikon scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs.

Nikon scientific instruments are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Nikon scientific instruments, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original scientific instruments by Nikon were created in the industrial style in japan during the 20th century. Prices for Nikon scientific instruments can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $235 and can go as high as $13,309, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,373.
Questions About Nikon Scientific Instruments
  • Are Nikon binoculars made in Japan or China?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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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