Description
An attractive pair of antique field glasses, believed to date from the late Victorian or Edwardian period, approximately 1890–1920.
These traditional Galilean-style binoculars feature brass construction with silver-coloured metal fittings, brown leather-covered barrels, distinctive shaped metal eyecups and a central focusing mechanism.
No manufacturer’s markings have been found. They are believed to be of European manufacture, possibly French, British or German.
Main Features:
- Type: Antique Galilean field glasses
- Objective lens diameter: 36mm
- Eyepiece lens diameter: 20mm
- Magnification: Unmarked, estimated approximately 3x
- Period: Estimated c.1890–1920
- Origin: Probably European
- Construction: Brass with brown leather covering
- Focusing: Central focusing wheel, working correctly
- Size: 115mm (W) x 100mm (H) x 50mm (D)
- Weight: 384 g
Condition:
Good antique working condition. The lenses are clean and free from visible damage, and the central focusing mechanism operates correctly.
The binoculars show considerable age-related cosmetic wear, including rubbing, tarnishing, scratches and deterioration to the leather covering. The shaped metal eyecups also show signs of wear and small dents to their original finish.
An interesting pair of early field glasses for collectors of antique binoculars, vintage optical instruments and historical accessories.
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