Description
A characterful and collectible pair of Hugo Wolf Wien Amicus 6×30 binoculars, featuring classic Porro-prism construction and solid metal housings finished in black enamel. These binoculars reflect the traditional Central European approach to optical engineering: robust, precise, and built to last.
Main features:
- Magnification: 6x
- Objective lens diameter: 30mm
- Model: Amicus
- Central focusing and diopter adjustment at the right eyepiece
- Classic Porro-prism design
- Sizes: 150mm (W) x 115mm (H) x 45mm (D)
- Weight: 490 g
- Includes: original hard leather case with shoulder strap, and attached neck strap.
Note:
Optics appear intact with usable clarity for their age. No cracks or chips on lenses. Focus and eyepiece adjustments operate smoothly. Noticeable cosmetic wear to the body and prism housings, consistent with age and use. A pleasing, honest patina typical of early to mid-20th century binoculars.
Hugo Wolf Wien was an Austrian optics maker based in Vienna (Wien), active primarily in the early–mid 20th century. The Amicus line was produced as a practical, general-purpose binocular, aimed at civilians, travellers, and outdoor users rather than purely military contracts.
During this period, Austrian and German-speaking regions were centres of high-quality optical manufacturing, with firms emphasising mechanical durability and optical precision. Surviving examples like this are now appreciated both as functional optical tools and as historical artefacts from Europe’s golden age of optics.
