Vintage Aitchison London “Imperial” 6x Binoculars – Serial No. 21820 with Original Leather Case

Description

A classic and collectible pair of vintage Aitchison & Co. London “Imperial” 6× binoculars, serial number 21820, complete with their original brown leather hard case. Aitchison was a respected early 20th-century British optical manufacturer known for producing high-quality field glasses with precise mechanical construction. The binoculars achieve good image.

Features:

• Brand: Aitchison & Co. Ltd., London
• Model: IMPERIAL
• Magnification: 6×
• Objective lens: 23mm
• Serial Number: 21820
• Focusing: Central focus wheel with diopter adjustment at the right eyepiece
• Construction: Black metal body with textured leather wrap
• Eyecups: Original brown Bakelite-style eyecups
• Dimensions: 135mm (W) x 115mm (H) x 40mm (D)
• Weight: 480g (1.05 lb.)
• Accessories: Original leather case with black interior lining and fastening strap

Condition:

These binoculars show clear signs of age and use, giving them a genuine antique character:

• Eyepieces and lenses intact and optical view is clear, with minor age-related dust. Internal prisms under objectives have been cleaned where accessible.
• Exterior paint shows wear on the edge, and leather covering has cracking, flaking, and missing patches.
• Focusing mechanism moves smoothly
• Original Aitchison-era hard leather case with considerable wear, scratches, and patina. Interior lining intact. Fittings aged but present. No shoulder strap.