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ANTIQUE OPTICS
BINOCULARS
Binoculars were invented in the late 1800s. They use prisms to increase field of view without increasing the focal length. Many types were manufactured and used in the Spanish-American war, World War I, and World War II.
Tri-lux binoculars
BIN001: Made in Berlin by Busch, these are an early attempt at prismatic glasses. Circa 1894. This brand was used by the US Navy in the Spanish-American war and WWI. Original case. $225 |
Zeiss patent binoculars
BIN002: Made by Bausch & Lomb in Rochester, NY under a Zeiss patent, pre-WWI. The use of a center-focus wheel makes them a civilian pattern. Clear optics. $150 |
Huet 1915 twin telescopes
BIN003: Twin telescopes with prisms. Gutta-percha eyepieces. Beautifully-made French binoculars. Original case. $225 |
M15 A1s
BIN004: Standard Baush & Lomb 7x50s, WWI. Replacement rubber eyepieces. Optically clear. $100. |
Zeiss 6x30s
BIN005: Very unusual Zeiss glasses with Japanese markings and rain covers. Original case and strap. $235 |
Between the wars 6x30s
BIN006: Nicely-made Zeiss glasses with original case. $150 |
Bosch binoculars
BIN007: Bakelite prismatic opera glasses, circa 1905. Individual eye focus. Original case. $125 |
I've just started to get into the binocular world--they are not my specialty, but I've come across some wonderful items, as you can see.