Description
A pair of vintage WWI US Aitchison & Co. 8x field binoculars. The binoculars have 8x magnification and 21mm objective lens, and they are in overall good working condition with clear images.
Magnification: 8 x
Objective lens diameter: 21mm
Eye lens diameter: 11mm
Central focusing wheel and fine focus adjustment at the right eyepiece.
On the top left prism plate inscribed:
NEERANFAR
PRISM BINOCULAR
On the top right prism plate inscribed:
AITCHISON & COMPANY
NEW YORK
Dimensions (when binoculars fully open): 145mm (W) x 115mm (H) x 45mm (D)
Solid metal body with leather armouring
Net Weight: 485 g (excluding leather case)
Comes with leather neck strap and original worn leather case.
Note: The binoculars are in general good working condition with clear images for their age.
One eyepiece cup is chipped on the edge, as shown in the photos. This does not seem to affect the use of the binoculars and/or its historical value. The top lid of the leather case partially detached from rim. Otherwise, general wear and tear to the binoculars body and to the leather case appropriate with age and use.
Please see photos for further details.
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